YEARLY HIGH
0.7317 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.6558 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7029 CAD

2011 BAM to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the BAM to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 5, valuing the pair at 0.7317. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 0.6558.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0758 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6789 to the December average rate of 0.6888, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.7317 was down 4.89% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.7693, 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 3,658 CAD
2010 Average 3,490 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 3,279 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 379.19 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.7233
0.6749
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to CAD 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 0.7000, compared to 0.7058 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0058 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7000
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7058

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was January, with a trading range of 0.0445 CAD (High: 0.7003 / Low: 0.6558). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0139 CAD (High: 0.7209 / Low: 0.7071).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0445
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0139

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0216 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0216

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2011: 0.7089) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.6694), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0395 (+5.90%).

2011 Avg (May) 0.7089
2010 Avg (May) 0.6694

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7003 0.6558 0.6789
February 0.6993 0.6797 0.6881
March 0.7117 0.6865 0.6990
April 0.7184 0.6993 0.7066
May 0.7317 0.6985 0.7089
June 0.7308 0.7096 0.7187
July 0.7117 0.6859 0.6974
August 0.7283 0.6959 0.7193
September 0.7193 0.6878 0.7043
October 0.7209 0.7071 0.7145
November 0.7184 0.6994 0.7105
December 0.7022 0.6740 0.6888