YEARLY HIGH
156.8284 HUF
YEARLY LOW
147.1487 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
151.6888 HUF

2013 BAM to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BAM to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 24, valuing the pair at 156.8284. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 28, dropping to 147.1487.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.6797 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 150.0077 to the December average rate of 153.1915, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 156.8284 was down 4.07% compared to the 2012 peak of 163.4838, 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 784,142 HUF
2012 Average 738,852 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 735,744 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 48,398.40 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

155.1377
149.0417
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to HUF 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 151.2633, compared to 152.1143 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8511 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 151.2633
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 152.1143

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 6.2677 HUF (High: 156.8284 / Low: 150.5607). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.3505 HUF (High: 153.8427 / Low: 151.4922).

March Spread (Volatile) ±6.2677
August Spread (Stable) ±2.3505

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 3.1371 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.1371

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 154.6297) against the same month in 2012 (average: 149.1397), the exchange rate shifted by +5.4900 (+3.68%).

2013 Avg (March) 154.6297
2012 Avg (March) 149.1397

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 152.1071 147.9798 150.0077
February 150.9169 148.2475 149.5497
March 156.8284 150.5607 154.6297
April 155.1923 150.1600 152.6909
May 152.7636 147.1487 149.5538
June 153.0020 148.5926 151.1478
July 153.0721 149.1721 150.6804
August 153.8427 151.4922 152.8487
September 154.2752 151.4913 153.0950
October 151.9254 149.3607 150.5979
November 153.9268 151.4549 152.2725
December 155.0522 151.4658 153.1915