2022 LKR to BAM Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0089 BAM

YEARLY LOW

0.0050 BAM

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0060 BAM

2022 LKR to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the LKR to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 7, valuing the pair at 0.0089. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 30, dropping to 0.0050.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0039 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0085 to the December average rate of 0.0050, the exchange rate registered a net change of -40.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0089 was up 3.57% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0086, 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 45 BAM

2021 Average 42 BAM

Yearly Trough Low 25 BAM

Transaction Impact: A difference of 19.72 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0089

0.0047

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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 0.0067, compared to 0.0053 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0067

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0053

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 0.0030 BAM (High: 0.0089 / Low: 0.0060). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 BAM (High: 0.0051 / Low: 0.0050).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0030

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0015 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0015

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2022: 0.0071) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0083), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0012 (-15.01%).

2022 Avg (March) 0.0071

2021 Avg (March) 0.0083

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0087	0.0084	0.0085
February	0.0086	0.0084	0.0085
March	0.0089	0.0060	0.0071
April	0.0060	0.0052	0.0056
May	0.0054	0.0050	0.0052
June	0.0054	0.0050	0.0051
July	0.0054	0.0052	0.0053
August	0.0055	0.0052	0.0054
September	0.0056	0.0053	0.0055
October	0.0056	0.0053	0.0055
November	0.0055	0.0051	0.0052
December	0.0051	0.0050	0.0050