YEARLY HIGH
153.0830 VND
YEARLY LOW
146.7906 VND
YEARLY AVERAGE
148.9616 VND

2017 LKR to VND Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LKR to VND exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 153.0830. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 146.7906.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.2923 VND. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 150.7196 to the December average rate of 148.2754, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 153.0830 was down 2.12% compared to the 2016 peak of 156.3942, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 765,415 VND
2016 Average 765,288 VND
Yearly Trough Low 733,953 VND
Transaction Impact: A difference of 31,461.72 VND purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

151.0010
147.6240
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to VND 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 149.6833, compared to 148.2399 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.4434 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 149.6833
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 148.2399

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 3.6341 VND (High: 153.0830 / Low: 149.4489). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0779 VND (High: 148.5568 / Low: 147.4789).

January Spread (Volatile) ±3.6341
October Spread (Stable) ±1.0779

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 1.0868 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0868

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 150.7196) against the same month in 2016 (average: 155.5108), the exchange rate shifted by -4.7912 (-3.08%).

2017 Avg (January) 150.7196
2016 Avg (January) 155.5108

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 153.0830 149.4489 150.7196
February 151.7646 149.2310 150.4175
March 152.1376 148.9054 150.2999
April 150.1630 148.5059 149.2131
May 149.7975 147.9903 148.9481
June 149.2730 147.9234 148.5015
July 149.5451 147.3616 148.1214
August 149.8295 147.6282 148.6661
September 149.4420 147.3978 148.5031
October 148.5568 147.4789 147.9679
November 148.8520 146.7906 147.9054
December 149.3740 147.6638 148.2754