YEARLY HIGH
49.6547 LKR
YEARLY LOW
45.2400 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
47.7816 LKR

2017 BRL to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BRL to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 49.6547. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 18, dropping to 45.2400.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.4147 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 46.9142 to the December average rate of 46.4590, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.97% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 49.6547 was up 4.95% compared to the 2016 peak of 47.3135, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,241,366 LKR
2016 Average 1,054,693 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 1,130,999 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 110,367.47 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

49.1428
46.1319
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL 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 47.7403, compared to 47.8229 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0826 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 47.7403
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 47.8229

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 3.8190 LKR (High: 49.0590 / Low: 45.2400). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1215 LKR (High: 49.0420 / Low: 47.9205).

May Spread (Volatile) ±3.8190
April Spread (Stable) ±1.1215

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 1.1754 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1754

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 48.8919) against the same month in 2016 (average: 44.7985), the exchange rate shifted by +4.0934 (+9.14%).

2017 Avg (September) 48.8919
2016 Avg (September) 44.7985

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 47.9012 45.6221 46.9142
February 49.6341 48.0073 48.6312
March 49.5208 47.3737 48.5224
April 49.0420 47.9205 48.4330
May 49.0590 45.2400 47.5582
June 47.1204 45.7104 46.3828
July 48.9277 46.3169 47.9097
August 49.2862 47.6731 48.4753
September 49.6547 47.9300 48.8919
October 48.9774 46.6521 48.1479
November 48.0196 46.0592 47.0536
December 47.4481 45.7403 46.4590