YEARLY HIGH
131.3038 GYD
YEARLY LOW
114.0299 GYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
121.9709 GYD

2020 BAM to GYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BAM to GYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 131.3038. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 23, dropping to 114.0299.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 17.2739 GYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 118.5769 to the December average rate of 130.2399, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.84% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 131.3038 was up 6.57% compared to the 2019 peak of 123.2068, 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 656,519 GYD
2019 Average 598,039 GYD
Yearly Trough Low 570,149 GYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 86,369.60 GYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

131.6535
114.6907
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to GYD 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 117.7034, compared to 126.2384 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 8.5351 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 117.7034
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 126.2384

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 8.3823 GYD (High: 122.4122 / Low: 114.0299). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.7486 GYD (High: 117.0551 / Low: 115.3065).

March Spread (Volatile) ±8.3823
April Spread (Stable) ±1.7486

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 2.0805 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.0805

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 130.2399) against the same month in 2019 (average: 118.6082), the exchange rate shifted by +11.6317 (+9.81%).

2020 Avg (December) 130.2399
2019 Avg (December) 118.6082

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 120.1025 116.9427 118.5769
February 118.3299 115.0765 116.4964
March 122.4122 114.0299 118.1540
April 117.0551 115.3065 116.1043
May 118.9889 115.2137 116.5624
June 121.9431 118.7077 120.3263
July 126.9728 119.7794 122.3379
August 127.5955 125.4110 126.4046
September 127.9339 124.5375 126.0845
October 126.8464 124.7996 125.8227
November 128.4263 124.5967 126.5411
December 131.3038 128.2320 130.2399