YEARLY HIGH
4.0782 CNY
YEARLY LOW
3.8313 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.9544 CNY

2019 BAM to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BAM to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 25, valuing the pair at 4.0782. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 26, dropping to 3.8313.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2469 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.9672 to the December average rate of 3.9826, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 4.0782 was down 2.04% compared to the 2018 peak of 4.1632, 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 20,391 CNY
2018 Average 19,975 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 19,156 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,234.62 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

4.0330
3.8429
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 3.9200, compared to 3.9889 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0689 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.9200
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.9889

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.1728 CNY (High: 4.0782 / Low: 3.9054). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0375 CNY (High: 3.9985 / Low: 3.9610).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1728
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0375

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0546 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0546

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 4.0171) against the same month in 2018 (average: 4.0432), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0261 (-0.65%).

2019 Avg (August) 4.0171
2018 Avg (August) 4.0432

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.0376 3.9146 3.9672
February 3.9543 3.8867 3.9125
March 3.9041 3.8541 3.8820
April 3.8802 3.8313 3.8587
May 3.9538 3.8404 3.9186
June 4.0076 3.9340 3.9808
July 3.9751 3.9145 3.9462
August 4.0782 3.9054 4.0171
September 4.0503 3.9837 4.0078
October 4.0391 3.9851 4.0101
November 4.0142 3.9456 3.9696
December 3.9985 3.9610 3.9826