YEARLY HIGH
3.9027 HRK
YEARLY LOW
3.8124 HRK
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.8501 HRK

2021 BAM to HRK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the BAM to HRK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 4, valuing the pair at 3.9027. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 13, dropping to 3.8124.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0903 HRK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.8678 to the December average rate of 3.8452, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 3.9027 was down 0.63% compared to the 2020 peak of 3.9274, 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 19,514 HRK
2020 Average 19,265 HRK
Yearly Trough Low 19,062 HRK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 451.57 HRK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

3.8800
3.8289
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to HRK 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 3.8603, compared to 3.8400 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0203 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.8603
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.8400

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was May, with a trading range of 0.0651 HRK (High: 3.8793 / Low: 3.8143). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0247 HRK (High: 3.8809 / Low: 3.8562).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0651
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0247

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0185 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0185

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2021: 3.8758) against the same month in 2020 (average: 3.8703), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0054 (+0.14%).

2021 Avg (March) 3.8758
2020 Avg (March) 3.8703

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.8809 3.8562 3.8678
February 3.8959 3.8446 3.8707
March 3.9027 3.8468 3.8758
April 3.8793 3.8428 3.8639
May 3.8793 3.8143 3.8455
June 3.8722 3.8216 3.8383
July 3.8575 3.8211 3.8379
August 3.8548 3.8182 3.8331
September 3.8571 3.8124 3.8349
October 3.8660 3.8176 3.8433
November 3.8685 3.8338 3.8453
December 3.8707 3.8219 3.8452