2017 LKR to BTN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4596 BTN

YEARLY LOW

0.3821 BTN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4270 BTN

2017 LKR to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LKR to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.4596. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 19, dropping to 0.3821.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0775 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4541 to the December average rate of 0.4194, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.4596 was down 3.59% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.4767, 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 2,298 BTN

2016 Average 2,298 BTN

Yearly Trough Low 1,910 BTN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 387.57 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.4580

0.4110

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to BTN 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 0.4336, compared to 0.4203 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0134 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4336

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4203

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0401 BTN (High: 0.4222 / Low: 0.3821). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0048 BTN (High: 0.4244 / Low: 0.4196).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0401

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0048

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0109 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0109

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.4541) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.4670), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0129 (-2.77%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.4541

2016 Avg (January) 0.4670

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4596	0.4506	0.4541
February	0.4517	0.4370	0.4441
March	0.4450	0.4245	0.4352
April	0.4291	0.4198	0.4242
May	0.4263	0.4203	0.4227
June	0.4244	0.4196	0.4216
July	0.4233	0.4175	0.4204
August	0.4222	0.3821	0.4149
September	0.4290	0.4149	0.4206
October	0.4272	0.4214	0.4239
November	0.4259	0.4180	0.4223
December	0.4237	0.4159	0.4194