2016 BAM to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

86.0437 LKR

YEARLY LOW

79.2305 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

82.6908 LKR

2016 BAM to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BAM to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 86.0437. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 79.2305.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.8132 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 80.0314 to the December average rate of 80.3297, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 86.0437 was up 4.33% compared to the 2015 peak of 82.4714, 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 430,218 LKR

2015 Average 385,804 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 396,153 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 34,065.78 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

85.0814

79.5724

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 82.9771, compared to 82.4044 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5727 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 82.9771

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 82.4044

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 5.6409 LKR (High: 86.0093 / Low: 80.3684). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9870 LKR (High: 80.3736 / Low: 79.3866).

March Spread (Volatile) ±5.6409

January Spread (Stable) ±0.9870

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 1.5506 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5506

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 84.6223) against the same month in 2015 (average: 76.2282), the exchange rate shifted by +8.3941 (+11.01%).

2016 Avg (May) 84.6223

2015 Avg (May) 76.2282

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	80.3736	79.3866	80.0314
February	83.2982	80.0056	81.8442
March	86.0093	80.3684	82.8424
April	85.4919	83.7358	84.4499
May	86.0437	83.6771	84.6223
June	85.6513	82.7499	84.0723
July	83.2268	81.9524	82.5217
August	84.1805	82.5363	83.3567
September	84.1742	82.9014	83.4959
October	84.1799	81.7741	82.9429
November	84.2714	80.1233	81.7794
December	81.5262	79.2305	80.3297