YEARLY HIGH
92.9329 LKR
YEARLY LOW
81.2722 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
88.6724 LKR

2014 BAM to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the BAM to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 18, valuing the pair at 92.9329. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 81.2722.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.6606 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 91.0091 to the December average rate of 82.5331, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 92.9329 was up 0.73% compared to the 2013 peak of 92.2593, 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 464,664 LKR
2013 Average 438,337 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 406,361 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 58,303.16 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

93.2654
81.5574
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 91.4813, compared to 85.8635 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.6178 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 91.4813
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 85.8635

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 3.2095 LKR (High: 87.4651 / Low: 84.2555). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9661 LKR (High: 91.0629 / Low: 90.0968).

September Spread (Volatile) ±3.2095
June Spread (Stable) ±0.9661

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 2.7931 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.7931

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2014: 92.2897) against the same month in 2013 (average: 83.9908), the exchange rate shifted by +8.2989 (+9.88%).

2014 Avg (March) 92.2897
2013 Avg (March) 83.9908

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 91.9770 90.3152 91.0091
February 92.0365 90.1060 91.2948
March 92.9329 91.6873 92.2897
April 92.6701 91.4233 92.1763
May 92.8591 90.6533 91.5515
June 91.0629 90.0968 90.5663
July 91.0577 89.1146 90.1569
August 89.3572 87.4156 88.6140
September 87.4651 84.2555 85.8209
October 85.3963 83.3538 84.5678
November 83.9883 82.9099 83.4885
December 83.7934 81.2722 82.5331