2017 BTN to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.6172 LKR

YEARLY LOW

2.1758 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.3439 LKR

2017 BTN to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BTN to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 2.6172. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 2.1758.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4414 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2024 to the December average rate of 2.3843, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.6172 was up 16.82% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.2403, 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 13,086 LKR

2016 Average 10,879 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 10,879 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,207.00 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.4326

2.1815

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 2.3079, compared to 2.3799 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0720 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3079

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.3799

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.2487 LKR (High: 2.6172 / Low: 2.3684). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0271 LKR (High: 2.3831 / Low: 2.3560).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.2487

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0271

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0343 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0343

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 2.4117) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.1752), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2365 (+10.87%).

2017 Avg (August) 2.4117

2016 Avg (August) 2.1752

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.2194	2.1758	2.2024
February	2.2884	2.2138	2.2519
March	2.3558	2.2473	2.2984
April	2.3823	2.3307	2.3572
May	2.3793	2.3459	2.3657
June	2.3831	2.3560	2.3719
July	2.3955	2.3623	2.3787
August	2.6172	2.3684	2.4117
September	2.4100	2.3312	2.3774
October	2.3728	2.3406	2.3590
November	2.3924	2.3482	2.3681
December	2.4043	2.3603	2.3843