2017 SZL to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

12.4696 LKR

YEARLY LOW

10.5887 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

11.4643 LKR

2017 SZL to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SZL to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 12.4696. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 13, dropping to 10.5887.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8809 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.0696 to the December average rate of 11.6706, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 12.4696 was up 12.27% compared to the 2016 peak of 11.1066, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 62,348 LKR

2016 Average 49,889 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 52,944 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,404.53 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

11.9688

10.7844

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL 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 11.4872, compared to 11.4413 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0460 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.4872

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.4413

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 1.3416 LKR (High: 12.4696 / Low: 11.1280). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3343 LKR (High: 12.0625 / Low: 11.7282).

December Spread (Volatile) ±1.3416

June Spread (Stable) ±0.3343

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.4364 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4364

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 11.6706) against the same month in 2016 (average: 10.7479), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9227 (+8.58%).

2017 Avg (December) 11.6706

2016 Avg (December) 10.7479

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	11.3259	10.8889	11.0696
February	11.7751	11.1513	11.4377
March	12.1676	11.3600	11.7390
April	11.7566	10.8803	11.3026
May	11.8944	11.1827	11.5044
June	12.0625	11.7282	11.8701
July	11.8894	11.3335	11.6766
August	11.7650	11.3442	11.5497
September	11.9202	11.2839	11.6490
October	11.5225	10.8224	11.2187
November	11.2506	10.5887	10.8831
December	12.4696	11.1280	11.6706