YEARLY HIGH
34.4386 ARS
YEARLY LOW
21.5119 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
27.5110 ARS

2019 BAM to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BAM to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 14, valuing the pair at 34.4386. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 21.5119.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.9267 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 21.8240 to the December average rate of 33.9696, the exchange rate registered a net change of 55.65% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 34.4386 was up 38.93% compared to the 2018 peak of 24.7877, 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 172,193 ARS
2018 Average 84,330 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 107,559 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 64,633.72 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

35.1842
20.6095
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 23.9251, compared to 31.0968 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 7.1717 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 23.9251
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 31.0968

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 9.3631 ARS (High: 34.4386 / Low: 25.0754). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5599 ARS (High: 34.0574 / Low: 33.4975).

August Spread (Volatile) ±9.3631
November Spread (Stable) ±0.5599

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.8872 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8872

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 29.6382) against the same month in 2018 (average: 17.6397), the exchange rate shifted by +11.9985 (+68.02%).

2019 Avg (August) 29.6382
2018 Avg (August) 17.6397

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 22.1012 21.5119 21.8240
February 22.9762 21.6995 22.2533
March 25.3006 23.0743 23.8666
April 26.0897 23.9244 24.7503
May 25.9358 25.3359 25.6413
June 25.9441 24.6519 25.2152
July 24.9994 23.9041 24.3280
August 34.4386 25.0754 29.6382
September 33.5922 31.1683 31.8784
October 34.0456 32.0972 33.0351
November 34.0574 33.4975 33.7315
December 34.3592 33.6071 33.9696