2017 BIF to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0903 LKR

YEARLY LOW

0.0863 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0885 LKR

2017 BIF to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BIF to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 16, valuing the pair at 0.0903. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 9, dropping to 0.0863.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0040 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0893 to the December average rate of 0.0871, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0903 was down 5.54% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0956, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 452 LKR

2016 Average 452 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 431 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 20.17 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0899

0.0868

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF 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 0.0893, compared to 0.0878 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0015 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0893

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0878

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0023 LKR (High: 0.0901 / Low: 0.0878). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 LKR (High: 0.0892 / Low: 0.0882).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0023

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2017: 0.0889) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0880), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0009 (+1.03%).

2017 Avg (July) 0.0889

2016 Avg (July) 0.0880

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0900	0.0882	0.0893
February	0.0902	0.0884	0.0892
March	0.0901	0.0878	0.0893
April	0.0900	0.0887	0.0896
May	0.0901	0.0883	0.0895
June	0.0892	0.0882	0.0886
July	0.0903	0.0882	0.0889
August	0.0887	0.0872	0.0879
September	0.0888	0.0874	0.0877
October	0.0879	0.0868	0.0876
November	0.0878	0.0868	0.0875
December	0.0875	0.0863	0.0871