YEARLY HIGH
1.7404 BRL
YEARLY LOW
1.4840 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5951 BRL

2014 BAM to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the BAM to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 16, valuing the pair at 1.7404. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 6, dropping to 1.4840.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2564 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6558 to the December average rate of 1.6644, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 1.7404 was up 4.41% compared to the 2013 peak of 1.6669, 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 8,702 BRL
2013 Average 7,332 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 7,420 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,281.78 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

1.6771
1.5252
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to BRL 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 1.6080, compared to 1.5823 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0257 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6080
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5823

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was December, with a trading range of 0.1269 BRL (High: 1.7404 / Low: 1.6134). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0301 BRL (High: 1.5566 / Low: 1.5265).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1269
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0301

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0679 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0679

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 1.6644) against the same month in 2013 (average: 1.6432), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0212 (+1.29%).

2014 Avg (December) 1.6644
2013 Avg (December) 1.6432

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7001 1.6234 1.6558
February 1.6835 1.6295 1.6625
March 1.6752 1.5888 1.6434
April 1.5982 1.5517 1.5754
May 1.5857 1.5449 1.5589
June 1.5842 1.5311 1.5520
July 1.5566 1.5265 1.5393
August 1.5669 1.5023 1.5424
September 1.5863 1.4840 1.5378
October 1.6270 1.5494 1.5860
November 1.6647 1.5821 1.6237
December 1.7404 1.6134 1.6644