YEARLY HIGH
124.9370 LKR
YEARLY LOW
116.1598 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
119.9867 LKR

2021 BAM to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the BAM to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 25, valuing the pair at 124.9370. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 25, dropping to 116.1598.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.7772 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 119.1726 to the December average rate of 117.0046, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 124.9370 was up 5.35% compared to the 2020 peak of 118.5907, 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 624,685 LKR
2020 Average 541,013 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 580,799 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 43,885.97 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

123.0683
116.4534
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 120.8277, compared to 119.1458 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.6820 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 120.8277
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 119.1458

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 6.8588 LKR (High: 123.1232 / Low: 116.2645). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1618 LKR (High: 117.5611 / Low: 116.3992).

January Spread (Volatile) ±6.8588
December Spread (Stable) ±1.1618

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 1.7804 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.7804

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 122.5170) against the same month in 2020 (average: 104.4943), the exchange rate shifted by +18.0228 (+17.25%).

2021 Avg (May) 122.5170
2020 Avg (May) 104.4943

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 123.1232 116.2645 119.1726
February 122.1244 118.5227 120.2678
March 121.4025 119.0808 120.0502
April 123.1663 117.8989 120.6884
May 124.9370 120.9908 122.5170
June 123.7399 120.8584 122.2704
July 121.4723 119.8204 120.4901
August 121.3964 119.1454 120.0843
September 122.3380 118.1762 120.3020
October 120.3585 117.8311 119.1502
November 119.8379 116.1598 117.8434
December 117.5611 116.3992 117.0046