2017 SRD to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

20.7748 LKR

YEARLY LOW

19.8801 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

20.3625 LKR

2017 SRD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SRD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 20.7748. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 19.8801.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8948 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.0815 to the December average rate of 20.5479, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 20.7748 was down 44.50% compared to the 2016 peak of 37.4344, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 103,874 LKR

2016 Average 126,566 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 99,400 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,473.86 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

20.6829

19.9790

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SRD 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 20.1531, compared to 20.5719 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4188 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.1531

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.5719

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.4202 LKR (High: 20.3003 / Low: 19.8801). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1579 LKR (High: 20.7059 / Low: 20.5480).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.4202

October Spread (Stable) ±0.1579

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and October, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0688 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0688

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 20.6166) against the same month in 2016 (average: 20.5656), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0510 (+0.25%).

2017 Avg (November) 20.6166

2016 Avg (November) 20.5656

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	20.2601	19.9017	20.0815
February	20.3003	19.8801	20.0377
March	20.2586	19.8906	20.0855
April	20.3007	20.0390	20.1631
May	20.3365	20.1412	20.2187
June	20.4462	20.1766	20.3323
July	20.6511	20.3805	20.5120
August	20.7237	20.3909	20.5493
September	20.7387	20.4495	20.5815
October	20.7059	20.5480	20.6242
November	20.7748	20.4898	20.6166
December	20.6528	20.3885	20.5479