2017 BOB to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

22.2612 LKR

YEARLY LOW

21.3939 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

21.9761 LKR

2017 BOB to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BOB to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 13, valuing the pair at 22.2612. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 21.3939.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8672 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 21.6726 to the December average rate of 22.1580, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 22.2612 was up 2.04% compared to the 2016 peak of 21.8164, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 111,306 LKR

2016 Average 105,933 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 106,970 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,336.23 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

22.2583

21.6194

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 21.8813, compared to 22.0709 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1896 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 21.8813

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 22.0709

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.4321 LKR (High: 22.0596 / Low: 21.6275). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1266 LKR (High: 21.9902 / Low: 21.8636).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.4321

April Spread (Stable) ±0.1266

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 0.1016 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2017: 22.2050) against the same month in 2016 (average: 21.2666), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9384 (+4.41%).

2017 Avg (October) 22.2050

2016 Avg (October) 21.2666

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	21.7955	21.3939	21.6726
February	22.0596	21.6275	21.8214
March	22.0763	21.6660	21.8882
April	21.9902	21.8636	21.9362
May	22.0503	21.7887	21.9455
June	22.1519	21.8960	22.0240
July	22.2389	22.0040	22.0602
August	22.1704	21.7756	21.9586
September	22.1074	21.7100	21.9264
October	22.2612	21.9789	22.2050
November	22.2339	22.0372	22.1173
December	22.2301	22.0589	22.1580