2017 XCD to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

57.2537 LKR

YEARLY LOW

54.8031 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

56.4127 LKR

2017 XCD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XCD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 57.2537. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 54.8031.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.4505 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 55.4865 to the December average rate of 56.6797, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 57.2537 was up 2.93% compared to the 2016 peak of 55.6214, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 286,268 LKR

2016 Average 270,545 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 274,016 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,252.70 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

56.9522

55.3532

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 56.1146, compared to 56.7108 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5963 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 56.1146

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 56.7108

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 1.2758 LKR (High: 56.6558 / Low: 55.3799). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3888 LKR (High: 56.9872 / Low: 56.5984).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.2758

October Spread (Stable) ±0.3888

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.1818 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1818

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 56.8177) against the same month in 2016 (average: 54.9175), the exchange rate shifted by +1.9002 (+3.46%).

2017 Avg (November) 56.8177

2016 Avg (November) 54.9175

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	55.9250	54.8031	55.4865
February	56.6558	55.3799	55.8775
March	56.5957	55.5198	56.0764
April	56.5565	55.9600	56.2997
May	56.7191	56.1745	56.3904
June	56.8117	56.1986	56.5570
July	57.0452	56.2423	56.7429
August	57.0360	56.1201	56.5611
September	57.0774	56.2813	56.6447
October	56.9872	56.5984	56.8190
November	57.2537	56.4681	56.8177
December	56.9203	56.2645	56.6797