YEARLY HIGH
13.8871 ETB
YEARLY LOW
12.5290 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.3481 ETB

2014 BAM to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the BAM to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 6, valuing the pair at 13.8871. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 12.5290.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3581 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.3425 to the December average rate of 12.6933, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 13.8871 was up 2.68% compared to the 2013 peak of 13.5250, 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 69,435 ETB
2013 Average 63,516 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 62,645 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,790.53 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

13.8295
12.5900
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 13.5733, compared to 13.1230 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4503 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.5733
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.1230

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 0.4690 ETB (High: 13.3575 / Low: 12.8884). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1479 ETB (High: 13.6895 / Low: 13.5416).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.4690
June Spread (Stable) ±0.1479

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 0.3618 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3618

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2014: 13.6976) against the same month in 2013 (average: 12.3551), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3425 (+10.87%).

2014 Avg (May) 13.6976
2013 Avg (May) 12.3551

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.4566 13.2564 13.3425
February 13.5692 13.1471 13.4291
March 13.7259 13.5404 13.6310
April 13.8437 13.6094 13.7262
May 13.8871 13.5948 13.6976
June 13.6895 13.5416 13.6132
July 13.7314 13.5345 13.6544
August 13.5718 13.3606 13.4950
September 13.3575 12.8884 13.1332
October 13.0842 12.8306 12.9613
November 12.8760 12.7193 12.8007
December 12.8865 12.5290 12.6933