2017 SYP to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.7192 LKR

YEARLY LOW

0.2945 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5475 LKR

2017 SYP to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SYP to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 12, valuing the pair at 0.7192. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 26, dropping to 0.2945.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4247 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7007 to the December average rate of 0.2974, the exchange rate registered a net change of -57.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.7192 was up 2.06% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.7047, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,596 LKR

2016 Average 3,368 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 1,473 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,123.54 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.7570

0.2554

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SYP 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 0.7077, compared to 0.3873 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3204 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7077

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3873

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.4235 LKR (High: 0.7180 / Low: 0.2945). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0020 LKR (High: 0.2990 / Low: 0.2970).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.4235

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0020

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 0.2974 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2974

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2017: 0.7152) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.6753), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0399 (+5.91%).

2017 Avg (July) 0.7152

2016 Avg (July) 0.6753

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.7060	0.6943	0.7007
February	0.7144	0.6983	0.7045
March	0.7136	0.6998	0.7071
April	0.7133	0.7056	0.7100
May	0.7152	0.7077	0.7110
June	0.7163	0.7085	0.7131
July	0.7192	0.7086	0.7152
August	0.7180	0.2945	0.4178
September	0.2995	0.2954	0.2972
October	0.2990	0.2970	0.2982
November	0.3005	0.2963	0.2982
December	0.2987	0.2953	0.2974