2021 BAM to AUD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2021.
2021 BAM to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021
During 2021, the BAM to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 21, valuing the pair at 0.8388. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 17, dropping to 0.7784.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0605 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8066 to the December average rate of 0.8079, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.8388 was down 13.47% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.9694, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BAM based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.
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)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.7989, compared to 0.8119 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0130 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 0.0308 AUD (High: 0.8263 / Low: 0.7956). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0145 AUD (High: 0.8154 / Low: 0.8009).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween March and August, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0212 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2021: 0.8244) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.8392), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0148 (-1.77%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0.8199 | 0.7986 | 0.8066 |
| February | 0.8095 | 0.7799 | 0.7969 |
| March | 0.7988 | 0.7784 | 0.7896 |
| April | 0.8006 | 0.7847 | 0.7933 |
| May | 0.8086 | 0.7848 | 0.8002 |
| June | 0.8154 | 0.8009 | 0.8068 |
| July | 0.8270 | 0.8054 | 0.8148 |
| August | 0.8388 | 0.8123 | 0.8244 |
| September | 0.8304 | 0.8141 | 0.8229 |
| October | 0.8155 | 0.7880 | 0.8017 |
| November | 0.8143 | 0.7869 | 0.7997 |
| December | 0.8263 | 0.7956 | 0.8079 |