YEARLY HIGH
0.9694 AUD
YEARLY LOW
0.8136 AUD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8462 AUD

2020 BAM to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BAM to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 18, valuing the pair at 0.9694. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.8136.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1558 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8269 to the December average rate of 0.8255, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.9694 was up 13.12% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.8570, 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 4,847 AUD
2019 Average 4,117 AUD
Yearly Trough Low 4,068 AUD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 778.94 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.9197
0.8169
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 0.8579, compared to 0.8345 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0234 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8579
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8345

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.1099 AUD (High: 0.9694 / Low: 0.8594). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0226 AUD (High: 0.8379 / Low: 0.8153).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1099
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0226

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0293 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0293

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.9111) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.8163), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0948 (+11.61%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.9111
2019 Avg (March) 0.8163

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8432 0.8136 0.8269
February 0.8636 0.8239 0.8374
March 0.9694 0.8594 0.9111
April 0.9215 0.8461 0.8818
May 0.8776 0.8430 0.8556
June 0.8513 0.8206 0.8344
July 0.8490 0.8194 0.8326
August 0.8496 0.8201 0.8392
September 0.8474 0.8243 0.8347
October 0.8567 0.8333 0.8439
November 0.8518 0.8237 0.8311
December 0.8379 0.8153 0.8255