2017 XDR to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

219.6509 LKR

YEARLY LOW

199.1958 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

211.4417 LKR

2017 XDR to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XDR to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 13, valuing the pair at 219.6509. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 199.1958.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 20.4551 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 202.6444 to the December average rate of 216.8471, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 219.6509 was up 4.93% compared to the 2016 peak of 209.3231, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,098,254 LKR

2016 Average 1,015,716 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 995,979 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 102,275.47 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

219.0024

201.1574

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 206.7693, compared to 216.1141 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 9.3448 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 206.7693

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 216.1141

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 6.1522 LKR (High: 205.3480 / Low: 199.1958). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.7864 LKR (High: 217.8278 / Low: 215.0414).

January Spread (Volatile) ±6.1522

October Spread (Stable) ±2.7864

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 1.0989 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0989

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 217.5153) against the same month in 2016 (average: 203.9402), the exchange rate shifted by +13.5751 (+6.66%).

2017 Avg (September) 217.5153

2016 Avg (September) 203.9402

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	205.3480	199.1958	202.6444
February	207.4676	202.4843	204.6593
March	208.0026	202.0272	205.2711
April	209.5565	205.2098	207.0939
May	212.0757	207.3315	209.5580
June	213.4610	210.0959	211.3889
July	216.5528	211.9383	213.9697
August	217.8155	213.9212	215.7092
September	219.6509	215.7529	217.5153
October	217.8278	215.0414	216.4164
November	218.7548	214.5047	216.2268
December	218.3382	214.3723	216.8471