YEARLY HIGH
65.1630 JPY
YEARLY LOW
59.1983 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
62.4224 JPY

2019 BAM to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BAM to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 3, valuing the pair at 65.1630. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 3, dropping to 59.1983.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.9647 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 63.6370 to the December average rate of 62.0074, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 65.1630 was down 7.16% compared to the 2018 peak of 70.1892, 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 325,815 JPY
2018 Average 333,523 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 295,992 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 29,823.39 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

64.6415
59.9889
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 63.5649, compared to 61.2800 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.2849 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 63.5649
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 61.2800

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 2.2277 JPY (High: 63.9141 / Low: 61.6864). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0294 JPY (High: 62.6059 / Low: 61.5765).

May Spread (Volatile) ±2.2277
July Spread (Stable) ±1.0294

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 1.7078 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.7078

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2019: 64.2538) against the same month in 2018 (average: 66.8278), the exchange rate shifted by -2.5740 (-3.85%).

2019 Avg (March) 64.2538
2018 Avg (March) 66.8278

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 64.3768 62.5440 63.6370
February 65.0104 63.5881 64.0514
March 65.1630 63.4977 64.2538
April 64.8437 63.4703 64.1838
May 63.9141 61.6864 62.8897
June 63.0176 61.6864 62.3734
July 62.6059 61.5765 62.0844
August 61.1308 59.5821 60.3766
September 61.3129 59.1983 60.5564
October 61.9930 59.8854 61.1038
November 62.0689 60.9741 61.5513
December 62.5197 61.3480 62.0074