YEARLY HIGH
0.5869 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.5508 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5689 CHF

2019 BAM to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BAM to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 23, valuing the pair at 0.5869. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 24, dropping to 0.5508.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0360 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5778 to the December average rate of 0.5584, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.5869 was down 5.29% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.6197, 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 2,934 CHF
2018 Average 2,955 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 2,754 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 180.14 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.5836
0.5543
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to CHF 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 0.5774, compared to 0.5604 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0170 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5774
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5604

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was April, with a trading range of 0.0153 CHF (High: 0.5869 / Low: 0.5716). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0069 CHF (High: 0.5844 / Low: 0.5775).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0153
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0069

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0099 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0099

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2019: 0.5795) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.6087), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0291 (-4.79%).

2019 Avg (April) 0.5795
2018 Avg (April) 0.6087

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5817 0.5701 0.5778
February 0.5844 0.5775 0.5811
March 0.5846 0.5711 0.5781
April 0.5869 0.5716 0.5795
May 0.5845 0.5699 0.5778
June 0.5758 0.5653 0.5701
July 0.5712 0.5614 0.5667
August 0.5605 0.5508 0.5568
September 0.5629 0.5519 0.5579
October 0.5650 0.5550 0.5611
November 0.5645 0.5557 0.5616
December 0.5635 0.5529 0.5584