YEARLY HIGH
410.1082 LKR
YEARLY LOW
392.8194 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
404.2956 LKR

2017 BHD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BHD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 410.1082. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 392.8194.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 17.2888 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 397.7589 to the December average rate of 406.2560, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 410.1082 was up 2.74% compared to the 2016 peak of 399.1812, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,050,541 LKR
2016 Average 1,938,320 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 1,964,097 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 86,443.82 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

407.9297
396.8342
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BHD 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 402.2462, compared to 406.3450 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.0987 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 402.2462
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 406.3450

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 9.1427 LKR (High: 406.1406 / Low: 396.9979). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.0783 LKR (High: 408.4583 / Low: 405.3800).

February Spread (Volatile) ±9.1427
October Spread (Stable) ±3.0783

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 1.2149 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2149

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 406.8783) against the same month in 2016 (average: 393.2573), the exchange rate shifted by +13.6211 (+3.46%).

2017 Avg (November) 406.8783
2016 Avg (November) 393.2573

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 400.8827 392.8194 397.7589
February 406.1406 396.9979 400.5894
March 405.6777 397.8364 401.9833
April 405.5107 401.1422 403.6386
May 406.5137 402.6498 404.2541
June 407.0360 402.6340 405.2532
July 408.7004 403.0385 406.5856
August 408.7143 402.0040 405.3708
September 409.0399 403.3667 405.9741
October 408.4583 405.3800 407.0051
November 410.1082 404.4616 406.8783
December 407.8096 403.0907 406.2560