YEARLY HIGH
76.9496 LKR
YEARLY LOW
73.7629 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
75.8066 LKR

2017 BZD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BZD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 76.9496. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 73.7629.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.1867 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 74.6120 to the December average rate of 76.1938, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 76.9496 was up 3.10% compared to the 2016 peak of 74.6347, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 384,748 LKR
2016 Average 365,560 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 368,815 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,933.67 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

76.5823
74.4329
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BZD 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 75.4657, compared to 76.1474 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6817 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 75.4657
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 76.1474

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 1.4137 LKR (High: 76.1124 / Low: 74.6987). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4792 LKR (High: 76.4694 / Low: 75.9902).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.4137
July Spread (Stable) ±0.4792

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 0.3428 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3428

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 76.4032) against the same month in 2016 (average: 74.1079), the exchange rate shifted by +2.2954 (+3.10%).

2017 Avg (November) 76.4032
2016 Avg (November) 74.1079

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 75.0756 73.7629 74.6120
February 75.8390 74.5700 75.1316
March 76.1124 74.6987 75.4655
April 75.7991 75.2747 75.6289
May 76.2468 75.5234 75.8492
June 76.5961 75.7100 76.1072
July 76.4694 75.9902 76.2540
August 76.2030 75.2686 75.9113
September 76.5153 75.4052 75.8737
October 76.5263 75.9444 76.2484
November 76.9496 75.9305 76.4032
December 76.5271 75.6514 76.1938