YEARLY HIGH
18.3512 ETB
YEARLY LOW
16.2967 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
16.7193 ETB

2019 BAM to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BAM to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 18.3512. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 29, dropping to 16.2967.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0545 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.5654 to the December average rate of 17.8854, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 18.3512 was up 4.56% compared to the 2018 peak of 17.5514, 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 91,756 ETB
2018 Average 83,603 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 81,484 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,272.44 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

18.0236
16.3653
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 16.5617, compared to 16.8770 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3153 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.5617
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.8770

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was December, with a trading range of 1.1140 ETB (High: 18.3512 / Low: 17.2372). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2373 ETB (High: 16.6375 / Low: 16.4002).

December Spread (Volatile) ±1.1140
May Spread (Stable) ±0.2373

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0952 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0952

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 17.8854) against the same month in 2018 (average: 16.4092), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4762 (+9.00%).

2019 Avg (December) 17.8854
2018 Avg (December) 16.4092

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 16.8087 16.4050 16.5654
February 16.7145 16.3661 16.5265
March 16.6201 16.3559 16.5035
April 16.6441 16.2967 16.5447
May 16.6375 16.4002 16.5192
June 16.9207 16.4478 16.7107
July 16.8351 16.3588 16.6154
August 16.7295 16.4296 16.5956
September 16.6589 16.3492 16.5502
October 16.9241 16.3205 16.7011
November 17.2369 16.6286 16.9142
December 18.3512 17.2372 17.8854