YEARLY HIGH
694.2917 CDF
YEARLY LOW
596.9544 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
648.2360 CDF

2011 BAM to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the BAM to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 4, valuing the pair at 694.2917. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 14, dropping to 596.9544.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 97.3373 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 618.9856 to the December average rate of 609.1270, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 694.2917 was up 4.72% compared to the 2010 peak of 662.9720, 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 3,471,459 CDF
2010 Average 3,034,673 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 2,984,772 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 486,686.51 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

679.0090
602.7740
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to CDF 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 653.2090, compared to 643.2631 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 9.9459 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 653.2090
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 643.2631

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was October, with a trading range of 44.8582 CDF (High: 662.4344 / Low: 617.5762). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 15.9271 CDF (High: 645.7071 / Low: 629.7801).

October Spread (Volatile) ±44.8582
February Spread (Stable) ±15.9271

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 22.6209 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -22.6209

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2011: 669.0030) against the same month in 2010 (average: 579.4314), the exchange rate shifted by +89.5716 (+15.46%).

2011 Avg (May) 669.0030
2010 Avg (May) 579.4314

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 638.5927 599.2528 618.9856
February 645.7071 629.7801 638.0518
March 662.4304 645.6850 653.2445
April 689.8854 657.7161 672.6561
May 694.2917 652.8468 669.0030
June 681.1711 655.7279 667.3130
July 679.0261 648.2162 665.5628
August 678.0960 655.6579 667.3535
September 670.4466 628.3409 644.7326
October 662.4344 617.5762 642.0114
November 644.4594 612.3940 630.7913
December 625.4934 596.9544 609.1270