2017 YER to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.6182 LKR

YEARLY LOW

0.5922 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6093 LKR

2017 YER to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the YER to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 0.6182. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 0.5922.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0260 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5995 to the December average rate of 0.6120, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.6182 was down 10.68% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.6921, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,091 LKR

2016 Average 3,051 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 2,961 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 130.10 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.6149

0.5981

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

YER 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 0.6062, compared to 0.6123 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0061 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6062

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6123

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.0138 LKR (High: 0.6123 / Low: 0.5985). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0044 LKR (High: 0.6153 / Low: 0.6109).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0138

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0044

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 0.0018 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0018

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 0.6135) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.5930), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0206 (+3.47%).

2017 Avg (November) 0.6135

2016 Avg (November) 0.5930

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.6044	0.5922	0.5995
February	0.6123	0.5985	0.6039
March	0.6111	0.6000	0.6064
April	0.6107	0.6042	0.6079
May	0.6124	0.6065	0.6089
June	0.6135	0.6069	0.6107
July	0.6159	0.6072	0.6127
August	0.6158	0.6059	0.6109
September	0.6162	0.6074	0.6116
October	0.6153	0.6109	0.6134
November	0.6182	0.6097	0.6135
December	0.6147	0.6076	0.6120