2020 BAM to CAD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.8130 CAD

YEARLY LOW

0.7297 CAD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.7819 CAD

2020 BAM to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BAM to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 18, valuing the pair at 0.8130. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 19, dropping to 0.7297.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0833 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7425 to the December average rate of 0.7971, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.8130 was up 1.64% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.7999, 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 4,065 CAD

2019 Average 3,798 CAD

Yearly Trough Low 3,648 CAD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 416.69 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.8064

0.7351

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 0.7687, compared to 0.7951 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0265 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7687

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7951

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0577 CAD (High: 0.8130 / Low: 0.7553). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0079 CAD (High: 0.7471 / Low: 0.7392).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0577

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0079

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0074 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0074

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.7880) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.7729), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0151 (+1.96%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.7880

2019 Avg (March) 0.7729

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.7471	0.7392	0.7425
February	0.7529	0.7297	0.7410
March	0.8130	0.7553	0.7880
April	0.7915	0.7695	0.7806
May	0.7931	0.7705	0.7799
June	0.7929	0.7688	0.7800
July	0.8129	0.7782	0.7903
August	0.8129	0.7914	0.8004
September	0.8025	0.7907	0.7971
October	0.8023	0.7891	0.7946
November	0.7980	0.7841	0.7913
December	0.8069	0.7873	0.7971