YEARLY HIGH
118.5907 LKR
YEARLY LOW
100.2600 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
108.1764 LKR

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BAM based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 592,954 LKR
2019 Average 511,406 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 501,300 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 91,653.61 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

117.9951
99.7778
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 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 104.4532
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 111.8996

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

July Spread (Volatile) ±5.8857
October Spread (Stable) ±1.7465

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.9521

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2020 Avg (December) 116.4770
2019 Avg (December) 102.9435

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