2017 TOP to LKR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 TOP to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the TOP to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 8, valuing the pair at 70.3446. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 63.9906.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.3539 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 65.1565 to the December average rate of 66.9531, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 70.3446 was up 3.01% compared to the 2016 peak of 68.2865, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 TOP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
TOP to LKR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 66.2524, compared to 68.3879 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.1355 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 2.8082 LKR (High: 68.0980 / Low: 65.2898). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7525 LKR (High: 66.6612 / Low: 65.9087).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and August, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.9851 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 69.3665) against the same month in 2016 (average: 64.4565), the exchange rate shifted by +4.9100 (+7.62%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66.1334 | 63.9906 | 65.1565 |
| February | 68.0980 | 65.2898 | 66.8378 |
| March | 67.3551 | 65.5189 | 66.2817 |
| April | 66.6612 | 65.9087 | 66.2513 |
| May | 66.6230 | 64.6806 | 65.7993 |
| June | 68.2573 | 66.2088 | 67.1881 |
| July | 69.7412 | 67.1874 | 68.5749 |
| August | 70.3446 | 67.7769 | 69.3665 |
| September | 70.0544 | 68.5123 | 69.1907 |
| October | 69.2666 | 67.6550 | 68.6137 |
| November | 68.3705 | 66.7087 | 67.6285 |
| December | 67.7214 | 66.0465 | 66.9531 |