YEARLY HIGH
83.3607 LKR
YEARLY LOW
73.1155 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
78.5721 LKR

2011 BAM to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the BAM to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 83.3607. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 73.1155.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.2452 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 75.6825 to the December average rate of 76.6661, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.30% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 83.3607 was down 1.84% compared to the 2010 peak of 84.9268, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 416,803 LKR
2010 Average 383,310 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 365,577 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 51,225.98 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

81.9453
75.1132
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to LKR 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 79.0328, compared to 78.1114 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.9214 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 79.0328
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 78.1114

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was October, with a trading range of 5.0607 LKR (High: 79.5346 / Low: 74.4739). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.8916 LKR (High: 78.1528 / Low: 76.2612).

October Spread (Volatile) ±5.0607
February Spread (Stable) ±1.8916

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 2.8869 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.8869

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2011: 80.4249) against the same month in 2010 (average: 73.3668), the exchange rate shifted by +7.0582 (+9.62%).

2011 Avg (May) 80.4249
2010 Avg (May) 73.3668

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 77.6967 73.1155 75.6825
February 78.1528 76.2612 77.2644
March 80.0708 77.6906 78.9203
April 83.2925 79.9347 81.3759
May 83.3607 78.7042 80.4249
June 82.0207 79.1304 80.5288
July 81.0887 78.2569 79.8826
August 81.3292 79.2937 80.3709
September 80.5992 75.8057 77.4840
October 79.5346 74.4739 77.1745
November 78.7571 75.8120 77.0902
December 78.6499 75.1552 76.6661