2017 ZAR to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

12.4211 LKR

YEARLY LOW

10.6028 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

11.4686 LKR

2017 ZAR to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ZAR to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 12.4211. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 13, dropping to 10.6028.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8183 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.0419 to the December average rate of 11.7214, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 12.4211 was up 11.41% compared to the 2016 peak of 11.1490, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 621,053 LKR

2016 Average 498,876 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 530,139 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 90,914.09 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

11.9503

10.8022

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR 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 11.4872, compared to 11.4500 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0373 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.4872

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.4500

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 1.2624 LKR (High: 12.4211 / Low: 11.1587). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4171 LKR (High: 12.1097 / Low: 11.6926).

December Spread (Volatile) ±1.2624

June Spread (Stable) ±0.4171

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.4233 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4233

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 11.7214) against the same month in 2016 (average: 10.7596), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9618 (+8.94%).

2017 Avg (December) 11.7214

2016 Avg (December) 10.7596

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	11.3686	10.8515	11.0419
February	11.8343	11.1699	11.4633
March	12.2399	11.3459	11.7320
April	11.6783	10.8931	11.3311
May	11.9473	11.1269	11.5004
June	12.1097	11.6926	11.8547
July	11.9104	11.2748	11.6862
August	11.7997	11.2859	11.5453
September	11.9285	11.2708	11.6361
October	11.5953	10.7824	11.2128
November	11.2880	10.6028	10.8979
December	12.4211	11.1587	11.7214