YEARLY HIGH
1.5461 LKR
YEARLY LOW
1.3111 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4417 LKR

2017 XPF to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XPF to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 1.5461. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 1.3111.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2350 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3326 to the December average rate of 1.5201, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.5461 was up 9.78% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.4083, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,730 LKR
2016 Average 6,778 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 6,555 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,174.92 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.5480
1.3130
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF 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 1.3723, compared to 1.5110 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1387 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3723
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5110

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.1330 LKR (High: 1.4607 / Low: 1.3277). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0307 LKR (High: 1.5324 / Low: 1.5017).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1330
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0307

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 0.0162 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0162

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 1.5284) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.3708), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1576 (+11.50%).

2017 Avg (September) 1.5284
2016 Avg (September) 1.3708

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3528 1.3111 1.3326
February 1.4607 1.3277 1.3469
March 1.3774 1.3226 1.3529
April 1.3925 1.3449 1.3614
May 1.4305 1.3849 1.4073
June 1.4662 1.4231 1.4327
July 1.5096 1.4519 1.4800
August 1.5324 1.5017 1.5141
September 1.5461 1.5071 1.5284
October 1.5267 1.4957 1.5122
November 1.5368 1.4893 1.5113
December 1.5421 1.5057 1.5201