2013 BAM to CNY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

4.3560 CNY

YEARLY LOW

4.0171 CNY

YEARLY AVERAGE

4.1805 CNY

2013 BAM to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BAM to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 4.3560. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 9, dropping to 4.0171.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3388 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.2348 to the December average rate of 4.2608, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 4.3560 was up 0.75% compared to the 2012 peak of 4.3233, 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 21,780 CNY

2012 Average 20,722 CNY

Yearly Trough Low 20,086 CNY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,694.04 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

4.2828

4.0619

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 4.1618, compared to 4.1991 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0373 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.1618

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.1991

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 0.1924 CNY (High: 4.3560 / Low: 4.1635). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0576 CNY (High: 4.1977 / Low: 4.1401).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1924

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0576

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 0.1367 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1367

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 4.2644) against the same month in 2012 (average: 4.2563), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0081 (+0.19%).

2013 Avg (February) 4.2644

2012 Avg (February) 4.2563

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	4.3202	4.1662	4.2348
February	4.3560	4.1635	4.2644
March	4.1680	4.0748	4.1276
April	4.1631	4.0727	4.1251
May	4.1537	4.0363	4.0803
June	4.1928	4.0806	4.1385
July	4.1679	4.0171	4.1092
August	4.1977	4.1401	4.1718
September	4.2345	4.1128	4.1817
October	4.2974	4.2203	4.2595
November	4.2388	4.1645	4.2117
December	4.2828	4.2252	4.2608