YEARLY HIGH
5.6890 ARS
YEARLY LOW
4.5546 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.5014 ARS

2014 BAM to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the BAM to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 6, valuing the pair at 5.6890. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 4.5546.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1345 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.8644 to the December average rate of 5.3757, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 5.6890 was up 23.85% compared to the 2013 peak of 4.5933, 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 28,445 ARS
2013 Average 18,607 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 22,773 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,672.30 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

5.7358
4.7852
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to ARS 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 5.4805, compared to 5.5223 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0419 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.4805
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.5223

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was January, with a trading range of 1.0289 ARS (High: 5.5834 / Low: 4.5546). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0474 ARS (High: 5.6840 / Low: 5.6367).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.0289
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0474

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.1127 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1127

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2014: 5.6407) against the same month in 2013 (average: 3.4706), the exchange rate shifted by +2.1701 (+62.53%).

2014 Avg (May) 5.6407
2013 Avg (May) 3.4706

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.5834 4.5546 4.8644
February 5.5385 5.4319 5.4845
March 5.6485 5.5348 5.5984
April 5.6771 5.6030 5.6472
May 5.6890 5.6127 5.6407
June 5.6826 5.6188 5.6478
July 5.6831 5.6079 5.6437
August 5.6840 5.6367 5.6566
September 5.6493 5.4560 5.5440
October 5.5395 5.4127 5.4890
November 5.4558 5.3882 5.4251
December 5.4628 5.2523 5.3757