YEARLY HIGH
0.8388 AUD
YEARLY LOW
0.7784 AUD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8054 AUD

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BAM based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 4,194 AUD
2020 Average 4,231 AUD
Yearly Trough Low 3,892 AUD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 302.30 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.8279
0.7862
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 0.7989, 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7989
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8119

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0308
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0145

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0212

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2021 Avg (August) 0.8244
2020 Avg (August) 0.8392

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