YEARLY HIGH
0.4836 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.4245 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4545 GBP

2020 BAM to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BAM to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 18, valuing the pair at 0.4836. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 16, dropping to 0.4245.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0591 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4342 to the December average rate of 0.4627, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.4836 was up 1.51% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.4764, 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 2,418 GBP
2019 Average 2,243 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 2,123 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 295.41 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.4693
0.4266
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to GBP 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 0.4471, compared to 0.4620 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0149 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4471
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4620

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0438 GBP (High: 0.4836 / Low: 0.4398). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0065 GBP (High: 0.4675 / Low: 0.4610).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0438
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0065

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0100 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0100

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.4575) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.4390), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0184 (+4.20%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.4575
2019 Avg (March) 0.4390

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4378 0.4274 0.4342
February 0.4384 0.4245 0.4302
March 0.4836 0.4398 0.4575
April 0.4520 0.4419 0.4475
May 0.4612 0.4447 0.4533
June 0.4684 0.4523 0.4598
July 0.4652 0.4574 0.4618
August 0.4657 0.4525 0.4601
September 0.4740 0.4544 0.4658
October 0.4675 0.4610 0.4635
November 0.4619 0.4540 0.4578
December 0.4685 0.4559 0.4627