2017 XAF to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2813 LKR

YEARLY LOW

0.2381 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2625 LKR

2017 XAF to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XAF to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 0.2813. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 0.2381.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0432 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2427 to the December average rate of 0.2765, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.93% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2813 was up 9.67% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2565, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,406 LKR

2016 Average 1,231 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 1,190 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 216.04 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2816

0.2392

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF 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 0.2502, compared to 0.2749 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0248 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2502

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2749

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0093 LKR (High: 0.2746 / Low: 0.2653). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0050 LKR (High: 0.2468 / Low: 0.2419).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0093

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0050

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0029 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0029

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 0.2780) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2486), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0294 (+11.84%).

2017 Avg (September) 0.2780

2016 Avg (September) 0.2486

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2463	0.2381	0.2427
February	0.2468	0.2419	0.2448
March	0.2509	0.2420	0.2468
April	0.2540	0.2451	0.2484
May	0.2614	0.2524	0.2568
June	0.2672	0.2599	0.2614
July	0.2746	0.2653	0.2695
August	0.2788	0.2732	0.2754
September	0.2813	0.2742	0.2780
October	0.2777	0.2721	0.2751
November	0.2796	0.2709	0.2749
December	0.2805	0.2739	0.2765