YEARLY HIGH
201.0848 LKR
YEARLY LOW
112.1534 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
173.0473 LKR

2022 BAM to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the BAM to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 30, valuing the pair at 201.0848. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 7, dropping to 112.1534.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 88.9315 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 117.2206 to the December average rate of 198.4798, the exchange rate registered a net change of 69.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 201.0848 was up 60.95% compared to the 2021 peak of 124.9370, 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 1,005,424 LKR
2021 Average 599,906 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 560,767 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 444,657.44 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

206.6057
109.0946
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 157.6549, compared to 188.4396 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 30.7847 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 157.6549
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 188.4396

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 55.7022 LKR (High: 167.8555 / Low: 112.1534). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.1355 LKR (High: 118.8034 / Low: 115.6680).

March Spread (Volatile) ±55.7022
February Spread (Stable) ±3.1355

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 7.0882 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.0882

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2022: 193.4681) against the same month in 2021 (average: 122.5170), the exchange rate shifted by +70.9511 (+57.91%).

2022 Avg (May) 193.4681
2021 Avg (May) 122.5170

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 118.9023 114.9868 117.2206
February 118.8034 115.6680 117.5170
March 167.8555 112.1534 143.9976
April 192.5979 165.8761 179.2569
May 201.0848 186.3454 193.4681
June 198.5574 186.3257 194.4694
July 192.3544 183.9464 187.3813
August 191.0727 181.1221 186.8045
September 190.1592 178.1839 183.2762
October 188.3198 179.9862 183.3069
November 197.3296 182.5854 191.3891
December 199.8371 196.6551 198.4798