2013 BAM to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

92.2593 LKR

YEARLY LOW

82.7722 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

87.6590 LKR

2013 BAM to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BAM to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 28, valuing the pair at 92.2593. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 19, dropping to 82.7722.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.4872 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 86.1436 to the December average rate of 91.5907, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 92.2593 was up 3.21% compared to the 2012 peak of 89.3873, 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 461,297 LKR

2012 Average 418,726 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 413,861 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 47,435.91 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

92.3741

82.9737

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 85.0916, compared to 90.2263 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.1348 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 85.0916

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 90.2263

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 3.8685 LKR (High: 87.8666 / Low: 83.9981). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3443 LKR (High: 92.1395 / Low: 90.7952).

June Spread (Volatile) ±3.8685

December Spread (Stable) ±1.3443

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and October, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 2.5489 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.5489

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2013: 91.3482) against the same month in 2012 (average: 85.5511), the exchange rate shifted by +5.7971 (+6.78%).

2013 Avg (October) 91.3482

2012 Avg (October) 85.5511

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	87.5898	84.4894	86.1436
February	88.0669	85.1548	86.5398
March	85.0711	82.9743	83.9908
April	85.1410	82.8631	83.8847
May	85.2253	82.7722	83.7570
June	87.8666	83.9981	86.2336
July	89.3883	85.5865	87.7313
August	90.9082	89.0012	89.8583
September	91.3947	89.3009	90.4041
October	92.2593	90.6699	91.3482
November	91.1771	89.5436	90.4255
December	92.1395	90.7952	91.5907