YEARLY HIGH
17.6778 LKR
YEARLY LOW
16.9460 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
17.4287 LKR

2017 SVC to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SVC to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 17.6778. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 16.9460.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7318 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.1400 to the December average rate of 17.5003, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 17.6778 was up 3.24% compared to the 2016 peak of 17.1234, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 88,389 LKR
2016 Average 83,570 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 84,730 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,659.23 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

17.5951
17.0986
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SVC 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 17.3371, compared to 17.5203 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1832 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.3371
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.5203

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.3239 LKR (High: 17.4831 / Low: 17.1592). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0855 LKR (High: 17.5798 / Low: 17.4943).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.3239
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0855

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 0.0623 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0623

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 17.5537) against the same month in 2016 (average: 16.9488), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6049 (+3.57%).

2017 Avg (November) 17.5537
2016 Avg (November) 16.9488

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 17.2009 16.9460 17.1400
February 17.4212 17.1291 17.2568
March 17.4831 17.1592 17.3373
April 17.4126 17.2920 17.3734
May 17.5143 17.3518 17.4317
June 17.5955 17.3922 17.4833
July 17.5754 17.4561 17.5529
August 17.5556 17.3392 17.4906
September 17.6267 17.4108 17.4812
October 17.5798 17.4943 17.5432
November 17.6778 17.4417 17.5537
December 17.5786 17.3782 17.5003