2013 BAM to CAD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.7526 CAD

YEARLY LOW

0.6585 CAD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6992 CAD

2013 BAM to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BAM to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.7526. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 0.6585.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0941 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6738 to the December average rate of 0.7449, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.55% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.7526 was up 9.76% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.6857, 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 3,763 CAD

2012 Average 3,282 CAD

Yearly Trough Low 3,293 CAD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 470.25 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.7520

0.6667

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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 0.6816, compared to 0.7168 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0352 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6816

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7168

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was January, with a trading range of 0.0344 CAD (High: 0.6929 / Low: 0.6585). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0106 CAD (High: 0.6952 / Low: 0.6846).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0344

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0106

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0100 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0100

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 0.7449) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.6635), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0813 (+12.25%).

2013 Avg (December) 0.7449

2012 Avg (December) 0.6635

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.6929	0.6585	0.6738
February	0.6952	0.6846	0.6883
March	0.6879	0.6654	0.6783
April	0.6855	0.6649	0.6778
May	0.6871	0.6694	0.6764
June	0.7034	0.6877	0.6950
July	0.7003	0.6895	0.6958
August	0.7186	0.6980	0.7079
September	0.7128	0.7006	0.7071
October	0.7373	0.7133	0.7222
November	0.7370	0.7158	0.7230
December	0.7526	0.7366	0.7449