YEARLY HIGH
8.7896 LKR
YEARLY LOW
6.8002 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.0856 LKR

2017 MXN to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MXN to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 18, valuing the pair at 8.7896. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 6.8002.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9894 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.0272 to the December average rate of 7.9712, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 8.7896 was up 2.09% compared to the 2016 peak of 8.6093, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 MXN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 439,482 LKR
2016 Average 391,955 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 340,012 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 99,469.71 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

8.7629
6.8694
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MXN 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 7.8344, compared to 8.3367 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5023 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.8344
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.3367

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.5948 LKR (High: 8.1648 / Low: 7.5700). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1714 LKR (High: 8.6616 / Low: 8.4902).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.5948
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1714

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.4319 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4319

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2017: 8.6051) against the same month in 2016 (average: 7.8524), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7528 (+9.59%).

2017 Avg (July) 8.6051
2016 Avg (July) 7.8524

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.2556 6.8002 7.0272
February 7.7195 7.2607 7.4491
March 8.1648 7.5700 7.8691
April 8.2412 7.9306 8.1218
May 8.2882 7.9412 8.1194
June 8.5796 8.1088 8.4200
July 8.7896 8.3700 8.6051
August 8.6616 8.4902 8.5888
September 8.6874 8.3929 8.5864
October 8.4479 7.9777 8.1545
November 8.3236 7.9637 8.1142
December 8.2488 7.6892 7.9712