YEARLY HIGH
13.5250 ETB
YEARLY LOW
12.0274 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.7023 ETB

2013 BAM to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BAM to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 13.5250. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 21, dropping to 12.0274.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4976 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.4250 to the December average rate of 13.3744, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.64% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 13.5250 was up 9.42% compared to the 2012 peak of 12.3604, 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 67,625 ETB
2012 Average 58,345 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 60,137 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,488.16 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

13.4894
12.1089
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to ETB 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 12.4150, compared to 12.9897 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5747 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.4150
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.9897

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was January, with a trading range of 0.5315 ETB (High: 12.6936 / Low: 12.1621). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1802 ETB (High: 12.8860 / Low: 12.7058).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.5315
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1802

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 0.3375 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3375

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 13.3744) against the same month in 2012 (average: 12.2154), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1590 (+9.49%).

2013 Avg (December) 13.3744
2012 Avg (December) 12.2154

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.6936 12.1621 12.4250
February 12.7910 12.3302 12.5614
March 12.3248 12.0274 12.2239
April 12.4284 12.1072 12.3343
May 12.5052 12.2345 12.3551
June 12.7780 12.3904 12.5902
July 12.7517 12.3029 12.5428
August 12.8860 12.7058 12.8095
September 13.0752 12.6638 12.8861
October 13.3844 13.0429 13.2061
November 13.2579 13.0139 13.1191
December 13.5250 13.2081 13.3744