YEARLY HIGH
1.2625 BBD
YEARLY LOW
1.1469 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2100 BBD

2021 BAM to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the BAM to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 1.2625. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 24, dropping to 1.1469.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1156 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2448 to the December average rate of 1.1558, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1.2625 was up 0.56% compared to the 2020 peak of 1.2555, 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 6,313 BBD
2020 Average 5,835 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 5,734 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 578.24 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1.2537
1.1469
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to BBD 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 1.2322, compared to 1.1879 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0443 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2322
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1879

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.0399 BBD (High: 1.2399 / Low: 1.2000). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0098 BBD (High: 1.1592 / Low: 1.1494).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0399
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0098

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0223 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0223

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 1.2448) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1.1354), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1094 (+9.63%).

2021 Avg (January) 1.2448
2020 Avg (January) 1.1354

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2625 1.2335 1.2448
February 1.2441 1.2250 1.2362
March 1.2334 1.1998 1.2168
April 1.2399 1.2000 1.2212
May 1.2531 1.2286 1.2417
June 1.2498 1.2164 1.2322
July 1.2202 1.2031 1.2099
August 1.2171 1.1939 1.2036
September 1.2142 1.1832 1.2046
October 1.1922 1.1814 1.1868
November 1.1864 1.1469 1.1665
December 1.1592 1.1494 1.1558