2021 LKR to BAM Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0086 BAM

YEARLY LOW

0.0080 BAM

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0083 BAM

2021 LKR to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the LKR to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 25, valuing the pair at 0.0086. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 25, dropping to 0.0080.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0006 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0084 to the December average rate of 0.0085, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.83% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0086 was down 13.69% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0100, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LKR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 43 BAM

2020 Average 46 BAM

Yearly Trough Low 40 BAM

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3.02 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0086

0.0081

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LKR to BAM 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 0.0083, compared to 0.0084 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0083

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0084

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 0.0005 BAM (High: 0.0086 / Low: 0.0081). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 BAM (High: 0.0086 / Low: 0.0085).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0005

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 0.0085) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0089), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0005 (-5.07%).

2021 Avg (November) 0.0085

2020 Avg (November) 0.0089

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0086	0.0081	0.0084
February	0.0084	0.0082	0.0083
March	0.0084	0.0082	0.0083
April	0.0085	0.0081	0.0083
May	0.0083	0.0080	0.0082
June	0.0083	0.0081	0.0082
July	0.0083	0.0082	0.0083
August	0.0084	0.0082	0.0083
September	0.0085	0.0082	0.0083
October	0.0085	0.0083	0.0084
November	0.0086	0.0083	0.0085
December	0.0086	0.0085	0.0085