YEARLY HIGH
162.1640 HUF
YEARLY LOW
151.8415 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
157.7245 HUF

2014 BAM to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the BAM to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 26, valuing the pair at 162.1640. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 151.8415.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.3225 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 154.1425 to the December average rate of 159.1196, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 162.1640 was up 3.40% compared to the 2013 peak of 156.8284, 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 810,820 HUF
2013 Average 758,498 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 759,207 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 51,612.53 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

161.0025
153.5189
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 156.7865, compared to 158.6626 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.8761 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 156.7865
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 158.6626

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was January, with a trading range of 7.5897 HUF (High: 159.4312 / Low: 151.8415). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4844 HUF (High: 161.2551 / Low: 159.7707).

January Spread (Volatile) ±7.5897
August Spread (Stable) ±1.4844

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 2.8841 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.8841

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 159.1196) against the same month in 2013 (average: 153.1915), the exchange rate shifted by +5.9281 (+3.87%).

2014 Avg (December) 159.1196
2013 Avg (December) 153.1915

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 159.4312 151.8415 154.1425
February 160.2835 157.1075 158.3827
March 160.4031 157.1560 159.2047
April 158.4589 155.9847 156.9980
May 157.4993 154.4925 155.6306
June 158.2006 154.6398 156.3603
July 160.1887 157.2614 158.3472
August 161.2551 159.7707 160.3789
September 161.6553 158.6776 160.0839
October 158.4546 156.1080 157.1998
November 158.5195 155.4809 156.8460
December 162.1640 156.0137 159.1196