2017 SGD to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

114.7167 LKR

YEARLY LOW

103.3316 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

110.4719 LKR

2017 SGD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SGD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 114.7167. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 103.3316.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.3850 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 104.8989 to the December average rate of 113.7871, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 114.7167 was up 4.37% compared to the 2016 peak of 109.9168, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SGD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 573,583 LKR

2016 Average 529,431 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 516,658 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 56,925.22 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

114.6759

104.0100

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SGD to LKR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 108.0075, compared to 112.9364 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.9288 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 108.0075

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 112.9364

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 3.1819 LKR (High: 106.5135 / Low: 103.3316). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3553 LKR (High: 113.0856 / Low: 111.7304).

January Spread (Volatile) ±3.1819

August Spread (Stable) ±1.3553

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.4599 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4599

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 113.7871) against the same month in 2016 (average: 103.8277), the exchange rate shifted by +9.9595 (+9.59%).

2017 Avg (December) 113.7871

2016 Avg (December) 103.8277

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	106.5135	103.3316	104.8989
February	108.9245	105.7541	106.7641
March	109.4782	106.4119	107.8475
April	109.4146	108.0163	108.8124
May	110.9261	107.9422	109.2739
June	111.3234	109.7118	110.4485
July	113.3949	110.5718	111.9065
August	113.0856	111.7304	112.3390
September	114.2514	112.4457	113.3957
October	114.0036	112.0831	112.9358
November	114.6517	112.2903	113.2540
December	114.7167	112.8419	113.7871