2017 VEF to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

15.4486 LKR

YEARLY LOW

13.9704 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

15.0995 LKR

2017 VEF to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the VEF to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 13, valuing the pair at 15.4486. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 2, dropping to 13.9704.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4782 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.0146 to the December average rate of 14.8802, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 15.4486 was down 34.24% compared to the 2016 peak of 23.4912, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 77,243 LKR

2016 Average 83,661 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 69,852 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,391.18 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

15.2701

14.8183

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF 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 15.1340, compared to 15.0649 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0691 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.1340

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.0649

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 1.4672 LKR (High: 15.4376 / Low: 13.9704). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2848 LKR (High: 15.1291 / Low: 14.8443).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.4672

January Spread (Stable) ±0.2848

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.3379 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3379

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 15.2043) against the same month in 2016 (average: 14.6096), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5947 (+4.07%).

2017 Avg (September) 15.2043

2016 Avg (September) 14.6096

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	15.1291	14.8443	15.0146
February	15.3268	14.9892	15.1196
March	15.3182	15.0195	15.1728
April	15.2758	14.9021	15.1329
May	15.3516	14.9515	15.1318
June	15.3598	14.9937	15.2325
July	15.4018	14.9665	15.1910
August	15.2951	14.7404	15.0641
September	15.4486	15.0040	15.2043
October	15.4145	14.4953	15.1939
November	15.4376	13.9704	14.8560
December	15.4023	14.1563	14.8802