2017 BWP to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

15.6220 LKR

YEARLY LOW

13.9069 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

14.7423 LKR

2017 BWP to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BWP to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 15.6220. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 13.9069.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7151 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.1647 to the December average rate of 15.0869, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 15.6220 was up 9.93% compared to the 2016 peak of 14.2108, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 78,110 LKR

2016 Average 67,153 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 69,535 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,575.58 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

15.1792

14.0725

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 14.5686, compared to 14.9159 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3473 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.5686

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.9159

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.9333 LKR (High: 15.6220 / Low: 14.6887). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1821 LKR (High: 15.0646 / Low: 14.8825).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.9333

June Spread (Stable) ±0.1821

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.2699 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2699

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 15.0869) against the same month in 2016 (average: 13.8890), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1980 (+8.63%).

2017 Avg (December) 15.0869

2016 Avg (December) 13.8890

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	14.3989	13.9069	14.1647
February	14.7249	14.2929	14.4477
March	15.0539	14.4071	14.6643
April	14.7795	14.1912	14.4676
May	14.9678	14.4707	14.6945
June	15.0646	14.8825	14.9728
July	15.1945	14.7346	14.9831
August	15.1180	14.8465	14.9704
September	15.2914	14.7408	15.0617
October	15.0071	14.5254	14.7918
November	14.8836	14.3921	14.6017
December	15.6220	14.6887	15.0869