YEARLY HIGH
186.6551 LKR
YEARLY LOW
153.6418 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
173.7578 LKR

2025 BAM to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the BAM to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 24, valuing the pair at 186.6551. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 153.6418.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 33.0133 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 156.7110 to the December average rate of 185.1946, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 186.6551 was up 1.76% compared to the 2024 peak of 183.4339, 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 933,276 LKR
2024 Average 835,216 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 768,209 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 165,066.51 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

188.0429
153.8626
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 166.3509, compared to 181.1647 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 14.8138 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 166.3509
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 181.1647

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was April, with a trading range of 12.8181 LKR (High: 176.1631 / Low: 163.3450). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.9808 LKR (High: 181.8131 / Low: 178.8323).

April Spread (Volatile) ±12.8181
October Spread (Stable) ±2.9808

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.7571 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7571

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2025: 185.1946) against the same month in 2024 (average: 156.3058), the exchange rate shifted by +28.8888 (+18.48%).

2025 Avg (December) 185.1946
2024 Avg (December) 156.3058

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 160.4553 153.6418 156.7110
February 158.9799 155.6683 157.9394
March 165.3156 156.9792 163.3379
April 176.1631 163.3450 170.7746
May 174.4489 169.3231 172.8140
June 179.7357 172.6639 176.5287
July 181.3119 176.7599 180.0056
August 180.8456 175.8104 179.2502
September 182.8203 179.7359 181.1615
October 181.8131 178.8323 180.4044
November 182.6107 178.9771 180.9721
December 186.6551 183.3440 185.1946