2017 LKR to BDT Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5536 BDT

YEARLY LOW

0.5224 BDT

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5325 BDT

2017 LKR to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LKR to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 26, valuing the pair at 0.5536. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 16, dropping to 0.5224.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0312 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5287 to the December average rate of 0.5402, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.5536 was up 1.14% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.5474, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,768 BDT

2016 Average 2,687 BDT

Yearly Trough Low 2,612 BDT

Transaction Impact: A difference of 155.91 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.5432

0.5256

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LKR to BDT 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 0.5304, compared to 0.5346 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0042 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5304

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5346

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 0.0251 BDT (High: 0.5536 / Low: 0.5285). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0033 BDT (High: 0.5298 / Low: 0.5265).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0251

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0033

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0045 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0045

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 0.5362) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.5381), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0018 (-0.34%).

2017 Avg (April) 0.5362

2016 Avg (April) 0.5381

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5298	0.5265	0.5287
February	0.5330	0.5231	0.5291
March	0.5312	0.5224	0.5288
April	0.5536	0.5285	0.5362
May	0.5430	0.5270	0.5322
June	0.5309	0.5247	0.5277
July	0.5307	0.5246	0.5271
August	0.5348	0.5252	0.5297
September	0.5382	0.5268	0.5333
October	0.5418	0.5260	0.5357
November	0.5519	0.5274	0.5417
December	0.5457	0.5361	0.5402