2021 BAM to LKR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2021.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BAM based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.
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 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |