2020 BAM to LKR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 BAM to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the BAM to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 23, valuing the pair at 118.5907. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 20, dropping to 100.2600.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 18.3307 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 103.0028 to the December average rate of 116.4770, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 118.5907 was up 10.48% compared to the 2019 peak of 107.3399, 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 2020.
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 104.4532, compared to 111.8996 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 7.4464 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 5.8857 LKR (High: 112.5435 / Low: 106.6578). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.7465 LKR (High: 111.7188 / Low: 109.9723).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and August, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.9521 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 116.4770) against the same month in 2019 (average: 102.9435), the exchange rate shifted by +13.5335 (+13.15%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 104.1221 | 102.0942 | 103.0028 |
| February | 102.6453 | 100.2600 | 101.2959 |
| March | 106.5620 | 102.1945 | 104.5005 |
| April | 107.5730 | 105.2034 | 106.4464 |
| May | 105.9965 | 102.9105 | 104.4943 |
| June | 107.8777 | 105.6629 | 106.9792 |
| July | 112.5435 | 106.6578 | 108.7029 |
| August | 113.3986 | 110.1441 | 111.8280 |
| September | 113.9736 | 110.2793 | 111.5902 |
| October | 111.7188 | 109.9723 | 110.9303 |
| November | 113.8813 | 109.9222 | 111.8690 |
| December | 118.5907 | 113.8676 | 116.4770 |