2017 BMD to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

154.7309 LKR

YEARLY LOW

148.1082 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

152.4582 LKR

2017 BMD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BMD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 154.7309. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 148.1082.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.6227 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 149.9550 to the December average rate of 153.1796, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 154.7309 was up 2.93% compared to the 2016 peak of 150.3197, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 773,655 LKR

2016 Average 730,768 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 740,541 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 33,113.53 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

153.9163

149.5949

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BMD 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 151.6525, compared to 153.2639 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.6114 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 151.6525

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 153.2639

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 3.4480 LKR (High: 153.1150 / Low: 149.6670). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0508 LKR (High: 154.0108 / Low: 152.9600).

February Spread (Volatile) ±3.4480

October Spread (Stable) ±1.0508

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 0.4914 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4914

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 153.5527) against the same month in 2016 (average: 148.2638), the exchange rate shifted by +5.2889 (+3.57%).

2017 Avg (November) 153.5527

2016 Avg (November) 148.2638

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	151.1400	148.1082	149.9550
February	153.1150	149.6670	151.0118
March	152.9527	150.0450	151.5494
April	152.8467	151.2346	152.1528
May	153.2862	151.8143	152.3978
June	153.5364	151.8796	152.8480
July	154.1675	151.9975	153.3505
August	154.1425	151.6673	152.8591
September	154.2547	152.1031	153.0851
October	154.0108	152.9600	153.5562
November	154.7309	152.6079	153.5527
December	153.8298	152.0575	153.1796