YEARLY HIGH
154.7309 LKR
YEARLY LOW
0.0282 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
106.7420 LKR

2017 ZMK to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ZMK to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 154.7309. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 0.0282.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 154.7027 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 33.8153 to the December average rate of 153.1796, the exchange rate registered a net change of 352.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 154.7309 was up 540623.20% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0286, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 773,655 LKR
2016 Average 139 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 141 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 773,513.72 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

168.9089
-15.3239
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZMK 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 60.2201, compared to 153.2639 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 93.0438 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 60.2201
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 153.2639

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 153.2573 LKR (High: 153.2862 / Low: 0.0289). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 LKR (High: 0.0291 / Low: 0.0288).

May Spread (Volatile) ±153.2573
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 86.0101 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -86.0101

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 153.5527) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0282), the exchange rate shifted by +153.5245 (+543899.30%).

2017 Avg (November) 153.5527
2016 Avg (November) 0.0282

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 150.5229 0.0282 33.8153
February 151.2871 0.0286 86.0389
March 0.0291 0.0286 0.0289
April 0.0291 0.0288 0.0290
May 153.2862 0.0289 88.5605
June 153.5364 151.8796 152.8480
July 154.1675 151.9975 153.3505
August 154.1425 151.6673 152.8591
September 154.2547 152.1031 153.0851
October 154.0108 152.9600 153.5562
November 154.7309 152.6079 153.5527
December 153.8298 152.0575 153.1796