YEARLY HIGH
7.3871 ARS
YEARLY LOW
4.7136 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.2512 ARS

2015 BAM to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the BAM to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 7.3871. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 15, dropping to 4.7136.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.6734 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.1123 to the December average rate of 6.3187, the exchange rate registered a net change of 23.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 7.3871 was up 29.85% compared to the 2014 peak of 5.6890, 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 36,935 ARS
2014 Average 27,504 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 23,568 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,367.20 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

6.4646
4.7130
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 5.0342, compared to 5.4682 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4339 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.0342
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.4682

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 2.1306 ARS (High: 7.3871 / Low: 5.2565). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0891 ARS (High: 5.0746 / Low: 4.9856).

December Spread (Volatile) ±2.1306
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0891

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 0.1781 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1781

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 6.3187) against the same month in 2014 (average: 5.3757), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9429 (+17.54%).

2015 Avg (December) 6.3187
2014 Avg (December) 5.3757

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.2551 4.9385 5.1123
February 5.0746 4.9856 5.0371
March 4.9938 4.7136 4.8590
April 5.0931 4.7895 4.8929
May 5.2389 5.0058 5.1107
June 5.2839 5.0362 5.1935
July 5.2105 5.0569 5.1430
August 5.4637 5.1324 5.2634
September 5.4557 5.3136 5.3810
October 5.5384 5.3326 5.4342
November 5.3727 5.1941 5.2687
December 7.3871 5.2565 6.3187