YEARLY HIGH
0.4451 JOD
YEARLY LOW
0.3890 JOD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4136 JOD

2020 BAM to JOD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BAM to JOD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.4451. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 22, dropping to 0.3890.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0560 JOD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4025 to the December average rate of 0.4412, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.4451 was up 6.36% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.4184, 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 2,225 JOD
2019 Average 2,030 JOD
Yearly Trough Low 1,945 JOD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 280.22 JOD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.4459
0.3891
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to JOD 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 0.3993, compared to 0.4279 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0286 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3993
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4279

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0249 JOD (High: 0.4139 / Low: 0.3890). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0065 JOD (High: 0.3971 / Low: 0.3906).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0249
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0065

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0072 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0072

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 0.4412) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.4028), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0384 (+9.53%).

2020 Avg (December) 0.4412
2019 Avg (December) 0.4028

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4060 0.3989 0.4025
February 0.4011 0.3913 0.3955
March 0.4139 0.3890 0.4010
April 0.3971 0.3906 0.3938
May 0.4037 0.3908 0.3952
June 0.4122 0.4027 0.4080
July 0.4297 0.4059 0.4148
August 0.4329 0.4253 0.4286
September 0.4347 0.4220 0.4276
October 0.4299 0.4230 0.4265
November 0.4345 0.4223 0.4290
December 0.4451 0.4338 0.4412