2017 BDT to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.9142 LKR

YEARLY LOW

1.8064 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.8781 LKR

2017 BDT to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BDT to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 16, valuing the pair at 1.9142. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 26, dropping to 1.8064.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1078 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8916 to the December average rate of 1.8511, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.9142 was up 0.51% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.9045, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,571 LKR

2016 Average 9,303 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 9,032 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 539.09 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.9023

1.8411

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT 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 1.8854, compared to 1.8708 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0146 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8854

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8708

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 0.0858 LKR (High: 1.8921 / Low: 1.8064). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0119 LKR (High: 1.8995 / Low: 1.8877).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0858

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0119

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0261 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0261

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 1.8912) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.8576), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0336 (+1.81%).

2017 Avg (March) 1.8912

2016 Avg (March) 1.8576

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.8995	1.8877	1.8916
February	1.9118	1.8762	1.8900
March	1.9142	1.8825	1.8912
April	1.8921	1.8064	1.8651
May	1.8974	1.8416	1.8792
June	1.9058	1.8834	1.8952
July	1.9064	1.8842	1.8972
August	1.9040	1.8700	1.8880
September	1.8981	1.8580	1.8751
October	1.9012	1.8458	1.8669
November	1.8959	1.8120	1.8462
December	1.8653	1.8325	1.8511