2012 BAM to LKR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 BAM to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the BAM to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 25, valuing the pair at 89.3873. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 73.6555.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 15.7317 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 75.0465 to the December average rate of 85.8246, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 89.3873 was up 7.23% compared to the 2011 peak of 83.3607, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BAM based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
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)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 82.4421, compared to 85.0433 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.6011 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 8.2300 LKR (High: 84.4864 / Low: 76.2564). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6989 LKR (High: 86.3041 / Low: 84.6053).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 2.0103 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2012: 86.4941) against the same month in 2011 (average: 81.3759), the exchange rate shifted by +5.1182 (+6.29%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76.6580 | 73.6555 | 75.0465 |
| February | 84.4864 | 76.2564 | 79.3391 |
| March | 88.3977 | 81.3827 | 84.8113 |
| April | 89.3873 | 83.9197 | 86.4941 |
| May | 87.5085 | 83.4370 | 84.4838 |
| June | 86.2931 | 82.6832 | 84.4781 |
| July | 86.1819 | 80.3549 | 83.3548 |
| August | 84.9930 | 81.9996 | 83.6216 |
| September | 88.5871 | 84.8773 | 86.5073 |
| October | 86.3867 | 84.5553 | 85.5511 |
| November | 86.3041 | 84.6053 | 85.4004 |
| December | 86.8027 | 84.8744 | 85.8246 |