YEARLY HIGH
24.7009 ETB
YEARLY LOW
17.6239 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
20.4319 ETB

2020 BAM to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BAM to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 24.7009. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 23, dropping to 17.6239.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.0769 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.2001 to the December average rate of 24.0868, the exchange rate registered a net change of 32.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 24.7009 was up 34.60% compared to the 2019 peak of 18.3512, 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 123,504 ETB
2019 Average 83,607 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 88,120 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 35,384.74 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

24.7049
17.2875
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 18.5847, compared to 22.2791 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.6945 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.5847
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 22.2791

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 1.4359 ETB (High: 21.3653 / Low: 19.9294). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3926 ETB (High: 18.3735 / Low: 17.9809).

July Spread (Volatile) ±1.4359
January Spread (Stable) ±0.3926

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.2944 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2944

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 24.0868) against the same month in 2019 (average: 17.8854), the exchange rate shifted by +6.2014 (+34.67%).

2020 Avg (December) 24.0868
2019 Avg (December) 17.8854

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 18.3735 17.9809 18.2001
February 18.1835 17.6239 17.9056
March 18.9155 17.8872 18.4412
April 18.5851 18.0534 18.3564
May 19.4735 18.3749 18.8112
June 20.1048 19.4459 19.7936
July 21.3653 19.9294 20.5832
August 22.0016 21.1495 21.6125
September 22.4725 21.8363 22.0942
October 22.7287 22.0353 22.3845
November 23.3844 22.5005 22.9134
December 24.7009 23.3836 24.0868