YEARLY HIGH
4.1435 CNY
YEARLY LOW
3.6660 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.9124 CNY

2023 BAM to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the BAM to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 19, valuing the pair at 4.1435. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 3.6660.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4775 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.7367 to the December average rate of 3.9729, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 4.1435 was up 7.43% compared to the 2022 peak of 3.8568, 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 20,718 CNY
2022 Average 18,101 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 18,330 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,387.52 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

4.0961
3.7040
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 3.8288, compared to 3.9961 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1673 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.8288
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.9961

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was June, with a trading range of 0.1701 CNY (High: 4.0558 / Low: 3.8856). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0410 CNY (High: 3.9070 / Low: 3.8660).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1701
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0410

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0568 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0568

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2023: 4.0634) against the same month in 2022 (average: 3.5117), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5518 (+15.71%).

2023 Avg (July) 4.0634
2022 Avg (July) 3.5117

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.7773 3.6660 3.7367
February 3.7882 3.7187 3.7486
March 3.8255 3.7294 3.7726
April 3.9337 3.8213 3.8643
May 3.9070 3.8660 3.8861
June 4.0558 3.8856 3.9643
July 4.1435 4.0072 4.0634
August 4.0733 3.9824 4.0398
September 4.0267 3.9337 3.9879
October 3.9870 3.8528 3.9311
November 4.0258 3.9403 3.9815
December 4.0384 3.9212 3.9729