YEARLY HIGH
4.9273 CNY
YEARLY LOW
4.1654 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.5969 CNY

2011 BAM to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the BAM to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 4, valuing the pair at 4.9273. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 4.1654.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7619 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.5050 to the December average rate of 4.2704, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 4.9273 was down 2.84% compared to the 2010 peak of 5.0713, 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 24,636 CNY
2010 Average 22,938 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 20,827 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,809.49 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

4.8718
4.2157
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to CNY 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 4.6874, compared to 4.5063 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1811 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.6874
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.5063

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was October, with a trading range of 0.2931 CNY (High: 4.6000 / Low: 4.3069). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0940 CNY (High: 4.7233 / Low: 4.6293).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.2931
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0940

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 0.1925 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1925

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2011: 4.7584) against the same month in 2010 (average: 4.3961), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3623 (+8.24%).

2011 Avg (May) 4.7584
2010 Avg (May) 4.3961

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.6187 4.3805 4.5050
February 4.6403 4.5372 4.5866
March 4.7535 4.6372 4.6977
April 4.9215 4.7434 4.8171
May 4.9273 4.6582 4.7584
June 4.8543 4.6772 4.7597
July 4.7884 4.6179 4.7113
August 4.7233 4.6293 4.6900
September 4.6760 4.3934 4.4975
October 4.6000 4.3069 4.4661
November 4.4772 4.3132 4.4027
December 4.3917 4.1654 4.2704