YEARLY HIGH
5.4567 LKR
YEARLY LOW
5.1112 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.3226 LKR

2017 UYU to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the UYU to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 9, valuing the pair at 5.4567. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 5.1112.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3455 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.2450 to the December average rate of 5.3014, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 5.4567 was up 3.07% compared to the 2016 peak of 5.2943, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 27,283 LKR
2016 Average 24,310 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 25,556 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,727.53 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

5.4448
5.2064
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UYU 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 5.3504, compared to 5.2947 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0557 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.3504
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.2947

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.2458 LKR (High: 5.3570 / Low: 5.1112). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0635 LKR (High: 5.4567 / Low: 5.3932).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2458
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0635

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0643 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0643

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 5.4250) against the same month in 2016 (average: 4.6542), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7707 (+16.56%).

2017 Avg (May) 5.4250
2016 Avg (May) 4.6542

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.3570 5.1112 5.2450
February 5.3947 5.2776 5.3326
March 5.4045 5.3019 5.3603
April 5.4366 5.3050 5.3470
May 5.4567 5.3932 5.4250
June 5.4409 5.3553 5.3927
July 5.4143 5.2767 5.3596
August 5.4330 5.2717 5.3421
September 5.3480 5.2516 5.2905
October 5.2709 5.1637 5.2263
November 5.3167 5.2009 5.2485
December 5.3295 5.2513 5.3014