YEARLY HIGH
1.0646 AWG
YEARLY LOW
1.0031 AWG
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0308 AWG

2019 BAM to AWG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BAM to AWG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 12, valuing the pair at 1.0646. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 30, dropping to 1.0031.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0614 AWG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0516 to the December average rate of 1.0225, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.77% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1.0646 was down 6.83% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.1426, 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 5,323 AWG
2018 Average 5,416 AWG
Yearly Trough Low 5,016 AWG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 307.17 AWG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1.0554
1.0103
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to AWG 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 1.0401, compared to 1.0214 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0187 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0401
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0214

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was March, with a trading range of 0.0314 AWG (High: 1.0646 / Low: 1.0331). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0094 AWG (High: 1.0342 / Low: 1.0248).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0314
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0094

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0102 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0102

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2019: 1.0419) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.1254), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0835 (-7.42%).

2019 Avg (March) 1.0419
2018 Avg (March) 1.1254

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0617 1.0439 1.0516
February 1.0553 1.0372 1.0448
March 1.0646 1.0331 1.0419
April 1.0418 1.0248 1.0343
May 1.0342 1.0248 1.0293
June 1.0494 1.0255 1.0387
July 1.0398 1.0219 1.0326
August 1.0345 1.0162 1.0243
September 1.0246 1.0031 1.0141
October 1.0274 1.0068 1.0173
November 1.0278 1.0116 1.0177
December 1.0335 1.0129 1.0225