2017 SOS to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2666 LKR

YEARLY LOW

0.2572 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2633 LKR

2017 SOS to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SOS to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 5, valuing the pair at 0.2666. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 0.2572.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0094 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2595 to the December average rate of 0.2641, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2666 was down 0.85% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2689, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,333 LKR

2016 Average 1,232 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 1,286 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 47.06 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2659

0.2589

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS 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 0.2620, compared to 0.2645 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0025 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2620

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2645

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0087 LKR (High: 0.2660 / Low: 0.2573). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0029 LKR (High: 0.2633 / Low: 0.2604).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0087

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0029

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2017: 0.2653) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2505), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0148 (+5.93%).

2017 Avg (July) 0.2653

2016 Avg (July) 0.2505

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2617	0.2586	0.2595
February	0.2647	0.2572	0.2608
March	0.2633	0.2604	0.2622
April	0.2636	0.2602	0.2625
May	0.2647	0.2595	0.2633
June	0.2662	0.2603	0.2639
July	0.2666	0.2618	0.2653
August	0.2658	0.2594	0.2642
September	0.2653	0.2588	0.2635
October	0.2659	0.2617	0.2650
November	0.2660	0.2573	0.2651
December	0.2657	0.2579	0.2641