2019 BAM to LKR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2019.
2019 BAM to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019
During 2019, the BAM to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 107.3399. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 25, dropping to 99.7271.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.6128 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 106.2390 to the December average rate of 102.9435, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 107.3399 was up 0.19% compared to the 2018 peak of 107.1340, 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 2019.
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 102.6786, compared to 101.8895 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7891 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2019 was March, with a trading range of 4.0274 LKR (High: 104.7847 / Low: 100.7573). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2706 LKR (High: 100.9977 / Low: 99.7271).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 2.6133 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 106.2390) against the same month in 2018 (average: 95.8305), the exchange rate shifted by +10.4085 (+10.86%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 107.3399 | 104.4011 | 106.2390 |
| February | 105.1123 | 102.8542 | 103.6257 |
| March | 104.7847 | 100.7573 | 103.0214 |
| April | 100.9977 | 99.7271 | 100.4450 |
| May | 101.5971 | 100.2601 | 100.8553 |
| June | 102.7211 | 100.5309 | 101.8855 |
| July | 102.2549 | 100.1977 | 100.9497 |
| August | 102.2729 | 99.8236 | 101.1236 |
| September | 102.3941 | 100.7440 | 101.8075 |
| October | 103.7624 | 101.3501 | 102.4910 |
| November | 103.3360 | 101.3610 | 102.0216 |
| December | 104.1188 | 101.7223 | 102.9435 |