YEARLY HIGH
19.1068 LKR
YEARLY LOW
17.0577 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
17.7706 LKR

2017 TJS to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the TJS to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 19, valuing the pair at 19.1068. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 18, dropping to 17.0577.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0491 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.9791 to the December average rate of 17.3707, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.48% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 19.1068 was down 7.61% compared to the 2016 peak of 20.6804, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 95,534 LKR
2016 Average 93,378 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 85,289 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,245.60 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

19.1404
17.2057
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TJS 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 18.1368, compared to 17.4044 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7325 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.1368
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.4044

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 1.2140 LKR (High: 18.2717 / Low: 17.0577). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0829 LKR (High: 17.4774 / Low: 17.3945).

April Spread (Volatile) ±1.2140
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0829

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 1.0421 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0421

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 18.9791) against the same month in 2016 (average: 19.5302), the exchange rate shifted by -0.5510 (-2.82%).

2017 Avg (January) 18.9791
2016 Avg (January) 19.5302

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 19.1068 18.8507 18.9791
February 19.0541 18.7580 18.9258
March 18.8879 18.2717 18.6069
April 18.2717 17.0577 17.5649
May 17.9574 17.2549 17.3735
June 17.4711 17.2636 17.3707
July 17.5175 17.3272 17.4498
August 17.4953 17.2117 17.3689
September 17.5131 17.2911 17.3669
October 17.4774 17.3945 17.4425
November 17.5462 17.3328 17.4275
December 17.4496 17.2499 17.3707