YEARLY HIGH
0.8570 AUD
YEARLY LOW
0.8031 AUD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8234 AUD

2019 BAM to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BAM to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 25, valuing the pair at 0.8570. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 12, dropping to 0.8031.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0538 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8164 to the December average rate of 0.8246, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.8570 was up 1.12% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.8474, 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 4,285 AUD
2018 Average 4,045 AUD
Yearly Trough Low 4,016 AUD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 269.07 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.8439
0.8046
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to AUD 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 0.8178, compared to 0.8289 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0112 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8178
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8289

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.0401 AUD (High: 0.8448 / Low: 0.8048). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0118 AUD (High: 0.8356 / Low: 0.8238).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0401
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0118

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0131 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0131

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 0.8407) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.8061), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0345 (+4.28%).

2019 Avg (August) 0.8407
2018 Avg (August) 0.8061

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8448 0.8048 0.8164
February 0.8220 0.8046 0.8122
March 0.8233 0.8073 0.8163
April 0.8171 0.8031 0.8079
May 0.8326 0.8122 0.8235
June 0.8376 0.8205 0.8304
July 0.8325 0.8111 0.8217
August 0.8570 0.8323 0.8407
September 0.8394 0.8188 0.8275
October 0.8356 0.8238 0.8311
November 0.8350 0.8210 0.8281
December 0.8327 0.8120 0.8246