YEARLY HIGH
82.4714 LKR
YEARLY LOW
71.4708 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
77.1596 LKR

2015 BAM to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the BAM to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 14, valuing the pair at 82.4714. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 15, dropping to 71.4708.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.0007 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 78.3238 to the December average rate of 79.8970, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 82.4714 was down 11.26% compared to the 2014 peak of 92.9329, 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 412,357 LKR
2014 Average 443,290 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 357,354 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 55,003.27 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

81.5529
72.7165
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 75.9352, compared to 78.3839 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.4487 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 75.9352
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 78.3839

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was January, with a trading range of 5.5304 LKR (High: 80.9818 / Low: 75.4513). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2968 LKR (High: 77.6478 / Low: 76.3510).

January Spread (Volatile) ±5.5304
February Spread (Stable) ±1.2968

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 3.4451 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.4451

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2015: 80.8165) against the same month in 2014 (average: 84.5678), the exchange rate shifted by -3.7513 (-4.44%).

2015 Avg (October) 80.8165
2014 Avg (October) 84.5678

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 80.9818 75.4513 78.3238
February 77.6478 76.3510 77.1099
March 76.2104 71.4708 73.6648
April 76.0492 71.9572 73.4529
May 78.1399 74.7256 76.2282
June 77.8348 74.9146 76.8318
July 76.1179 74.1153 75.2472
August 79.0478 74.3885 76.2906
September 81.7604 76.8720 80.0560
October 82.4714 79.0761 80.8165
November 79.4521 77.4657 77.9963
December 80.6473 77.6766 79.8970