YEARLY HIGH
0.7833 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.6714 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7253 CAD

2015 BAM to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the BAM to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 25, valuing the pair at 0.7833. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 22, dropping to 0.6714.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1119 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7185 to the December average rate of 0.7644, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.7833 was down 1.20% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.7929, 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 3,917 CAD
2014 Average 3,748 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 3,357 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 559.47 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.7725
0.6744
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 0.7048, compared to 0.7458 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0410 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7048
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7458

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 0.0551 CAD (High: 0.7794 / Low: 0.7243). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0145 CAD (High: 0.7035 / Low: 0.6890).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0551
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0145

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0278 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0278

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2015: 0.7482) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.7435), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0048 (+0.64%).

2015 Avg (August) 0.7482
2014 Avg (August) 0.7435

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7348 0.7080 0.7185
February 0.7340 0.7161 0.7261
March 0.7167 0.6862 0.6982
April 0.7003 0.6714 0.6825
May 0.7035 0.6890 0.6952
June 0.7160 0.6958 0.7086
July 0.7375 0.7099 0.7220
August 0.7833 0.7323 0.7482
September 0.7703 0.7528 0.7623
October 0.7602 0.7354 0.7495
November 0.7375 0.7216 0.7286
December 0.7794 0.7243 0.7644