YEARLY HIGH
183.4339 LKR
YEARLY LOW
155.0158 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
167.0530 LKR

2024 BAM to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the BAM to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 183.4339. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 24, dropping to 155.0158.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 28.4182 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 179.1501 to the December average rate of 156.3058, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 183.4339 was down 10.92% compared to the 2023 peak of 205.9278, 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 917,170 LKR
2023 Average 908,254 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 775,079 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 142,090.79 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

181.4345
154.0214
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 169.6351, compared to 164.4709 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.1641 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 169.6351
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 164.4709

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was November, with a trading range of 8.5797 LKR (High: 163.5955 / Low: 155.0158). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.8151 LKR (High: 157.4496 / Low: 155.6345).

November Spread (Volatile) ±8.5797
December Spread (Stable) ±1.8151

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 7.3605 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.3605

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2024: 179.1501) against the same month in 2023 (average: 201.2252), the exchange rate shifted by -22.0752 (-10.97%).

2024 Avg (January) 179.1501
2023 Avg (January) 201.2252

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 183.4339 175.1354 179.1501
February 175.1354 171.4704 172.4396
March 172.0314 165.7125 169.4881
April 166.3104 162.3632 164.0826
May 167.8977 162.6005 165.3723
June 168.5295 166.1767 167.2777
July 169.9407 167.4404 168.4228
August 171.8695 167.0723 168.8599
September 174.0771 168.7407 170.9236
October 167.2871 161.7343 163.5631
November 163.5955 155.0158 158.7504
December 157.4496 155.6345 156.3058