2013 BAM to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

74.0472 JPY

YEARLY LOW

58.2888 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

66.2803 JPY

2013 BAM to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BAM to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 74.0472. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 58.2888.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 15.7584 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 60.5496 to the December average rate of 72.5403, the exchange rate registered a net change of 19.80% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 74.0472 was up 26.94% compared to the 2012 peak of 58.3317, 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 370,236 JPY

2012 Average 262,268 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 291,444 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 78,792.05 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

73.7394

59.3505

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to JPY 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 64.1160, compared to 68.4446 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.3287 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 64.1160

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 68.4446

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was April, with a trading range of 5.5247 JPY (High: 66.6773 / Low: 61.1525). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5039 JPY (High: 67.5397 / Low: 66.0358).

April Spread (Volatile) ±5.5247

July Spread (Stable) ±1.5039

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 1.2754 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2754

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 72.5403) against the same month in 2012 (average: 56.1384), the exchange rate shifted by +16.4019 (+29.22%).

2013 Avg (December) 72.5403

2012 Avg (December) 56.1384

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	63.3675	58.2888	60.5496
February	64.7873	61.6674	63.5633
March	64.0575	61.6460	62.7989
April	66.6773	61.1525	65.1613
May	67.6720	65.5027	66.9491
June	66.8172	64.2242	65.6737
July	67.5397	66.0358	66.6444
August	67.4995	65.6369	66.6044
September	68.6806	66.3607	67.6762
October	69.0250	67.1853	68.1937
November	71.1369	67.4697	69.0087
December	74.0472	71.0747	72.5403