2026 BAM to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

200.4300 LKR

YEARLY LOW

182.4549 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

191.5388 LKR

2026 BAM to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the BAM to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 5, valuing the pair at 200.4300. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 14, dropping to 182.4549.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 17.9751 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 185.5975 to the December average rate of 197.2280, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 200.4300 was up 7.38% compared to the 2025 peak of 186.6551, 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 1,002,150 LKR

2025 Average 869,242 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 912,274 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 89,875.62 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

198.6677

183.2053

JanuMarcMayJuly

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 189.8485, compared to 196.6098 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.7613 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 189.8485

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 196.6098

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 6.5325 LKR (High: 191.2823 / Low: 184.7498). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8784 LKR (High: 197.6083 / Low: 196.7299).

April Spread (Volatile) ±6.5325

August Spread (Stable) ±0.8784

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 2.5356 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.5356

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 197.3792) against the same month in 2025 (average: 176.5287), the exchange rate shifted by +20.8504 (+11.81%).

2026 Avg (June) 197.3792

2025 Avg (June) 176.5287

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	189.4802	184.0218	185.5975
February	188.9406	186.1539	187.0295
March	186.6210	182.4549	184.4939
April	191.2823	184.7498	188.9292
May	197.6071	191.4547	195.6616
June	200.4300	194.8596	197.3792
July	196.6338	195.2015	195.9916
August	197.6083	196.7299	197.2280