YEARLY HIGH
0.0134 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0129 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0131 BBD

2017 LKR to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LKR to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.0134. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 0.0129.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0005 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0133 to the December average rate of 0.0131, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0134 was down 3.75% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0140, 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 67 BBD
2016 Average 68 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 65 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2.56 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0134
0.0130
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to BBD 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 0.0132, compared to 0.0130 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0132
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0130

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.0003 BBD (High: 0.0134 / Low: 0.0131). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 BBD (High: 0.0131 / Low: 0.0130).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0003
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0133) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0139), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0005 (-3.93%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0133
2016 Avg (January) 0.0139

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0134 0.0133 0.0133
February 0.0134 0.0131 0.0132
March 0.0133 0.0131 0.0132
April 0.0132 0.0131 0.0131
May 0.0132 0.0130 0.0131
June 0.0132 0.0130 0.0131
July 0.0132 0.0130 0.0130
August 0.0132 0.0130 0.0131
September 0.0131 0.0130 0.0131
October 0.0131 0.0130 0.0130
November 0.0131 0.0129 0.0130
December 0.0132 0.0130 0.0131