YEARLY HIGH
1.1299 AWG
YEARLY LOW
0.9876 AWG
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0501 AWG

2020 BAM to AWG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BAM to AWG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 1.1299. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 22, dropping to 0.9876.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1423 AWG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0219 to the December average rate of 1.1201, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.1299 was up 6.14% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.0646, 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 5,650 AWG
2019 Average 5,153 AWG
Yearly Trough Low 4,938 AWG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 711.41 AWG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.1322
0.9877
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 1.0138, compared to 1.0865 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0727 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0138
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0865

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0631 AWG (High: 1.0508 / Low: 0.9876). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0165 AWG (High: 1.0081 / Low: 0.9916).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0631
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0165

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0183 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0183

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 1.1201) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.0225), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0977 (+9.55%).

2020 Avg (December) 1.1201
2019 Avg (December) 1.0225

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0307 1.0127 1.0219
February 1.0182 0.9933 1.0041
March 1.0508 0.9876 1.0180
April 1.0081 0.9916 0.9997
May 1.0249 0.9925 1.0033
June 1.0464 1.0225 1.0357
July 1.0910 1.0305 1.0530
August 1.0990 1.0798 1.0882
September 1.1037 1.0714 1.0856
October 1.0915 1.0740 1.0829
November 1.1031 1.0722 1.0891
December 1.1299 1.1014 1.1201