YEARLY HIGH
44.9821 LKR
YEARLY LOW
38.4466 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
41.8690 LKR

2017 TRY to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the TRY to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 11, valuing the pair at 44.9821. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 38.4466.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.5354 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 40.0982 to the December average rate of 39.9082, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 44.9821 was down 14.11% compared to the 2016 peak of 52.3711, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,249,104 LKR
2016 Average 2,423,432 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 1,922,332 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 326,771.89 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

44.5816
38.9845
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TRY 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 41.7479, compared to 41.9900 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2421 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 41.7479
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 41.9900

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 4.2032 LKR (High: 42.6498 / Low: 38.4466). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9990 LKR (High: 43.8468 / Low: 42.8478).

January Spread (Volatile) ±4.2032
June Spread (Stable) ±0.9990

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 2.3725 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.3725

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 44.1152) against the same month in 2016 (average: 49.1231), the exchange rate shifted by -5.0079 (-10.19%).

2017 Avg (September) 44.1152
2016 Avg (September) 49.1231

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 42.6498 38.4466 40.0982
February 42.5758 39.8589 41.2481
March 42.1505 40.0743 41.2760
April 43.0340 40.6875 41.7037
May 43.2133 42.0742 42.7241
June 43.8468 42.8478 43.4373
July 43.6705 42.2283 43.1301
August 44.4391 43.0556 43.5932
September 44.9821 42.7784 44.1152
October 43.1978 40.2031 41.7427
November 40.3769 38.6255 39.4509
December 40.6391 39.1156 39.9082