2017 LKR to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

11.5890 BIF

YEARLY LOW

11.0715 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

11.2984 BIF

2017 LKR to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LKR to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 8, valuing the pair at 11.5890. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 16, dropping to 11.0715.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5175 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.2033 to the December average rate of 11.4813, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 11.5890 was up 0.75% compared to the 2016 peak of 11.5027, 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 57,945 BIF

2016 Average 55,309 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 55,358 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,587.38 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

11.5139

11.1222

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to BIF 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 11.2033, compared to 11.3934 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1901 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.2033

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.3934

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.2958 BIF (High: 11.3938 / Low: 11.0980). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1271 BIF (High: 11.3337 / Low: 11.2066).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2958

June Spread (Stable) ±0.1271

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0377 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0377

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 11.4813) against the same month in 2016 (average: 11.2330), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2483 (+2.21%).

2017 Avg (December) 11.4813

2016 Avg (December) 11.2330

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	11.3442	11.1142	11.2033
February	11.3090	11.0833	11.2123
March	11.3938	11.0980	11.1925
April	11.2703	11.1116	11.1548
May	11.3252	11.0942	11.1757
June	11.3337	11.2066	11.2814
July	11.3355	11.0715	11.2489
August	11.4725	11.2735	11.3726
September	11.4454	11.2654	11.4041
October	11.5271	11.3804	11.4203
November	11.5240	11.3905	11.4335
December	11.5890	11.4231	11.4813