YEARLY HIGH
0.0125 BGN
YEARLY LOW
0.0106 BGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0114 BGN

2017 LKR to BGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LKR to BGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.0125. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 10, dropping to 0.0106.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0019 BGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0123 to the December average rate of 0.0108, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0125 was down 0.72% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0126, 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 63 BGN
2016 Average 60 BGN
Yearly Trough Low 53 BGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9.67 BGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0124
0.0106
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to BGN 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 0.0119, compared to 0.0108 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0119
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0108

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0004 BGN (High: 0.0123 / Low: 0.0119). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 BGN (High: 0.0109 / Low: 0.0107).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0123) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0125), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0002 (-1.81%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0123
2016 Avg (January) 0.0125

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0125 0.0121 0.0123
February 0.0123 0.0121 0.0122
March 0.0123 0.0119 0.0121
April 0.0122 0.0117 0.0120
May 0.0118 0.0114 0.0116
June 0.0115 0.0111 0.0114
July 0.0112 0.0108 0.0111
August 0.0109 0.0107 0.0108
September 0.0109 0.0106 0.0107
October 0.0110 0.0107 0.0108
November 0.0110 0.0107 0.0108
December 0.0109 0.0106 0.0108