YEARLY HIGH
0.7999 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.7380 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7597 CAD

2019 BAM to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BAM to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.7999. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 30, dropping to 0.7380.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0618 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7770 to the December average rate of 0.7480, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.7999 was down 3.00% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.8246, 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 3,999 CAD
2018 Average 3,916 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 3,690 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 309.08 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.7801
0.7421
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 0.7703, compared to 0.7491 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0212 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7703
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7491

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.0332 CAD (High: 0.7999 / Low: 0.7667). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0080 CAD (High: 0.7527 / Low: 0.7446).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0332
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0080

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2019. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0157 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0157

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 0.7770) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.7747), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0023 (+0.29%).

2019 Avg (January) 0.7770
2018 Avg (January) 0.7747

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7999 0.7667 0.7770
February 0.7712 0.7615 0.7662
March 0.7787 0.7665 0.7729
April 0.7734 0.7641 0.7689
May 0.7743 0.7638 0.7695
June 0.7742 0.7604 0.7671
July 0.7583 0.7474 0.7514
August 0.7653 0.7480 0.7554
September 0.7539 0.7380 0.7460
October 0.7509 0.7389 0.7453
November 0.7527 0.7446 0.7484
December 0.7537 0.7417 0.7480