YEARLY HIGH
0.8037 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.7261 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7585 CAD

2021 BAM to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the BAM to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 0.8037. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 24, dropping to 0.7261.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0777 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7922 to the December average rate of 0.7398, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.8037 was down 1.14% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.8130, 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 4,019 CAD
2020 Average 3,910 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 3,630 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 388.26 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.7980
0.7277
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 0.7686, compared to 0.7483 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0203 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7686
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7483

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 0.0280 CAD (High: 0.7816 / Low: 0.7536). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0120 CAD (High: 0.7608 / Low: 0.7487).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0280
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0120

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0247 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0247

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.7922) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.7425), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0497 (+6.69%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.7922
2020 Avg (January) 0.7425

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8037 0.7821 0.7922
February 0.7940 0.7783 0.7848
March 0.7816 0.7536 0.7649
April 0.7725 0.7522 0.7634
May 0.7594 0.7467 0.7529
June 0.7608 0.7487 0.7536
July 0.7690 0.7481 0.7568
August 0.7674 0.7490 0.7584
September 0.7691 0.7504 0.7630
October 0.7491 0.7329 0.7383
November 0.7412 0.7261 0.7335
December 0.7462 0.7278 0.7398