YEARLY HIGH
94.4032 LKR
YEARLY LOW
79.8267 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
88.0941 LKR

2017 BGN to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BGN to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 94.4032. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 79.8267.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.5765 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 81.5000 to the December average rate of 92.7639, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 94.4032 was up 9.69% compared to the 2016 peak of 86.0675, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 472,016 LKR
2016 Average 413,502 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 399,133 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 72,882.62 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

94.4472
80.3230
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN 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 83.9663, compared to 92.2219 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 8.2556 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 83.9663
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 92.2219

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 3.1585 LKR (High: 92.1682 / Low: 89.0096). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6585 LKR (High: 82.9583 / Low: 81.2997).

July Spread (Volatile) ±3.1585
February Spread (Stable) ±1.6585

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 1.0126 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0126

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 93.2702) against the same month in 2016 (average: 83.5268), the exchange rate shifted by +9.7434 (+11.66%).

2017 Avg (September) 93.2702
2016 Avg (September) 83.5268

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 82.7499 79.8267 81.5000
February 82.9583 81.2997 82.1712
March 84.3379 81.2919 82.8474
April 85.1431 82.2227 83.3134
May 87.6318 84.7994 86.1933
June 89.7863 87.0294 87.7725
July 92.1682 89.0096 90.4445
August 93.4213 91.6666 92.3850
September 94.4032 91.9017 93.2702
October 93.1820 91.2747 92.2576
November 93.8319 90.7212 92.2101
December 94.0983 91.8130 92.7639