2018 BTN to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.6222 LKR

YEARLY LOW

2.2324 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.3775 LKR

2018 BTN to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BTN to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 2.6222. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 11, dropping to 2.2324.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3897 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4167 to the December average rate of 2.5533, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.65% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.6222 was up 0.19% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.6172, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,111 LKR

2017 Average 11,722 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 11,162 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,948.61 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

প্রবণতার চিত্রায়ন

2018 সাল জুড়ে মাসিক গড় ওঠানামা।

2.5795

2.2651

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN 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 2.3801, compared to 2.3749 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0052 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3801

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.3749

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.2223 LKR (High: 2.5681 / Low: 2.3458). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0275 LKR (High: 2.4066 / Low: 2.3791).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.2223

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0275

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0395 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0395

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 2.5533) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.3843), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1691 (+7.09%).

2018 Avg (December) 2.5533

2017 Avg (December) 2.3843

মাসিক বিশ্লেষণ

প্রতিটি ক্যালেন্ডার মাসের পরিসংখ্যানগত সারসংক্ষেপ।

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.4308	2.4007	2.4167
February	2.4245	2.3795	2.4054
March	2.4066	2.3791	2.3939
April	2.3982	2.3527	2.3792
May	2.3751	2.3157	2.3397
June	2.3707	2.3027	2.3460
July	2.3372	2.3013	2.3190
August	2.3312	2.2761	2.3050
September	2.3429	2.2324	2.2913
October	2.3655	2.2940	2.3272
November	2.5681	2.3458	2.4537
December	2.6222	2.4924	2.5533

2018 BTN থেকে LKR-এর ঐতিহাসিক পর্যালোচনা