2013 BAM to CDF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

653.5985 CDF

YEARLY LOW

602.0837 CDF

YEARLY AVERAGE

626.1407 CDF

2013 BAM to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BAM to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 27, valuing the pair at 653.5985. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 2, dropping to 602.0837.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 51.5148 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 625.7976 to the December average rate of 646.4191, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.30% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 653.5985 was up 4.16% compared to the 2012 peak of 627.4872, 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 3,267,992 CDF

2012 Average 3,020,997 CDF

Yearly Trough Low 3,010,418 CDF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 257,574.03 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

650.0019

607.0088

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 618.4602, compared to 633.8212 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 15.3610 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 618.4602

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 633.8212

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 27.5574 CDF (High: 640.9891 / Low: 613.4317). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 10.2164 CDF (High: 631.9651 / Low: 621.7487).

February Spread (Volatile) ±27.5574

August Spread (Stable) ±10.2164

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 14.7527 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -14.7527

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2013: 644.8271) against the same month in 2012 (average: 613.1780), the exchange rate shifted by +31.6491 (+5.16%).

2013 Avg (October) 644.8271

2012 Avg (October) 613.1780

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	637.3277	612.5733	625.7976
February	640.9891	613.4317	627.9538
March	620.1834	603.4850	613.2011
April	619.4109	602.0837	612.6706
May	622.3837	604.9200	610.5916
June	629.0271	611.5999	620.5468
July	627.6562	603.5589	616.1440
August	631.9651	621.7487	626.6738
September	640.4721	622.5779	631.6372
October	653.5985	639.4314	644.8271
November	642.0144	629.9123	637.2261
December	652.9163	639.1874	646.4191