YEARLY HIGH
3.9774 BOB
YEARLY LOW
3.7010 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.8212 BOB

2023 BAM to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the BAM to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 18, valuing the pair at 3.9774. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 3, dropping to 3.7010.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2764 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.8021 to the December average rate of 3.8610, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.55% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 3.9774 was down 1.57% compared to the 2022 peak of 4.0410, 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 19,887 BOB
2022 Average 18,571 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 18,505 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,382.10 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

3.9207
3.7140
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to BOB 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 3.8184, compared to 3.8239 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0055 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.8184
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.8239

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was November, with a trading range of 0.1562 BOB (High: 3.8808 / Low: 3.7246). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0638 BOB (High: 3.7647 / Low: 3.7010).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1562
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0638

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0781 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0781

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2023: 3.9034) against the same month in 2022 (average: 3.5857), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3177 (+8.86%).

2023 Avg (July) 3.9034
2022 Avg (July) 3.5857

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.8512 3.7077 3.8021
February 3.8878 3.7316 3.7856
March 3.8458 3.7234 3.7769
April 3.9322 3.8402 3.8766
May 3.9075 3.7857 3.8412
June 3.8883 3.7780 3.8281
July 3.9774 3.8347 3.9034
August 3.8971 3.8166 3.8558
September 3.8322 3.7238 3.7777
October 3.7647 3.7010 3.7313
November 3.8808 3.7246 3.8143
December 3.9288 3.8046 3.8610