YEARLY HIGH
1568.2402 CDF
YEARLY LOW
1086.6588 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1291.9369 CDF

2023 BAM to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the BAM to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 1568.2402. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 1086.6588.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 481.5815 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1127.3075 to the December average rate of 1519.5344, the exchange rate registered a net change of 34.79% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 1568.2402 was up 32.92% compared to the 2022 peak of 1179.8405, 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 7,841,201 CDF
2022 Average 5,440,564 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 5,433,294 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,407,907.33 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

1558.7571
1088.0848
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 1180.1985, compared to 1403.6754 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 223.4769 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1180.1985
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1403.6754

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was November, with a trading range of 179.1697 CDF (High: 1519.5429 / Low: 1340.3731). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 35.1530 CDF (High: 1375.9127 / Low: 1340.7596).

November Spread (Volatile) ±179.1697
September Spread (Stable) ±35.1530

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 23.5993 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -23.5993

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2023: 1519.5344) against the same month in 2022 (average: 1107.0201), the exchange rate shifted by +412.5143 (+37.26%).

2023 Avg (December) 1519.5344
2022 Avg (December) 1107.0201

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1151.2548 1086.6588 1127.3075
February 1159.0213 1108.9655 1129.7674
March 1159.4228 1109.5509 1131.9096
April 1234.5584 1136.6610 1167.9140
May 1283.9922 1137.1301 1216.4411
June 1341.4948 1271.9394 1307.8511
July 1444.2543 1339.7627 1396.1767
August 1398.8771 1363.6035 1381.7682
September 1375.9127 1340.7596 1358.1689
October 1405.0642 1328.3524 1360.8350
November 1519.5429 1340.3731 1405.5690
December 1568.2402 1471.0118 1519.5344