2017 BBD to LKR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 BBD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the BBD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 77.3655. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 74.4225.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.9430 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 74.9626 to the December average rate of 76.5898, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 77.3655 was up 3.36% compared to the 2016 peak of 74.8497, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BBD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
BBD to LKR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 75.8266, compared to 76.6319 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8054 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 1.6874 LKR (High: 76.5575 / Low: 74.8701). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5254 LKR (High: 77.0054 / Low: 76.4800).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 0.2457 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 76.7763) against the same month in 2016 (average: 74.1319), the exchange rate shifted by +2.6445 (+3.57%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75.3928 | 74.4225 | 74.9626 |
| February | 76.5575 | 74.8701 | 75.5229 |
| March | 76.4763 | 75.0225 | 75.7747 |
| April | 76.4234 | 75.6173 | 76.0764 |
| May | 76.6431 | 75.9071 | 76.1989 |
| June | 76.7682 | 75.9398 | 76.4240 |
| July | 77.0838 | 75.9988 | 76.6753 |
| August | 77.0713 | 75.8336 | 76.4295 |
| September | 77.1273 | 76.0516 | 76.5425 |
| October | 77.0054 | 76.4800 | 76.7781 |
| November | 77.3655 | 76.3039 | 76.7763 |
| December | 76.9149 | 76.0288 | 76.5898 |