YEARLY HIGH
5.1682 LKR
YEARLY LOW
4.6259 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.0120 LKR

2017 TWD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the TWD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 5.1682. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 4.6259.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5423 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.7274 to the December average rate of 5.1140, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 5.1682 was up 9.44% compared to the 2016 peak of 4.7224, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 25,841 LKR
2016 Average 22,667 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 23,129 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,711.40 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

5.1526
4.6888
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TWD 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 4.9468, compared to 5.0772 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1304 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.9468
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.0772

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.1963 LKR (High: 5.0458 / Low: 4.8495). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0602 LKR (High: 5.0902 / Low: 5.0300).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1963
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0602

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0110 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0110

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 5.1140) against the same month in 2016 (average: 4.6598), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4542 (+9.75%).

2017 Avg (December) 5.1140
2016 Avg (December) 4.6598

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.8198 4.6259 4.7274
February 4.9925 4.8056 4.8923
March 5.0458 4.8495 4.9440
April 5.0588 4.9512 5.0082
May 5.0902 5.0300 5.0578
June 5.0848 5.0068 5.0512
July 5.0919 4.9936 5.0403
August 5.1047 5.0161 5.0527
September 5.1329 5.0369 5.0805
October 5.1003 5.0343 5.0741
November 5.1438 5.0573 5.1019
December 5.1682 5.0645 5.1140