YEARLY HIGH
64.9323 JPY
YEARLY LOW
58.6722 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
62.2508 JPY

2020 BAM to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BAM to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 1, valuing the pair at 64.9323. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 6, dropping to 58.6722.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.2601 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 62.0154 to the December average rate of 64.5641, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 64.9323 was down 0.35% compared to the 2019 peak of 65.1630, 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 324,662 JPY
2019 Average 312,059 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 293,361 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 31,300.62 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

65.0433
59.2934
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 60.9682, compared to 63.5334 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.5652 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 60.9682
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 63.5334

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 2.6756 JPY (High: 64.1499 / Low: 61.4742). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0440 JPY (High: 64.8630 / Low: 63.8190).

July Spread (Volatile) ±2.6756
December Spread (Stable) ±1.0440

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.9699 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9699

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2020: 63.6958) against the same month in 2019 (average: 60.5564), the exchange rate shifted by +3.1395 (+5.18%).

2020 Avg (September) 63.6958
2019 Avg (September) 60.5564

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 62.8819 61.1789 62.0154
February 61.8942 60.7531 61.3086
March 61.7360 60.0797 60.8732
April 60.5418 59.1211 59.9033
May 61.3257 58.6722 59.7726
June 63.4992 61.1004 61.9359
July 64.1499 61.4742 62.4522
August 64.7973 63.5530 64.0820
September 64.9323 62.7859 63.6958
October 63.7642 62.3877 63.2977
November 63.9203 62.0970 63.1087
December 64.8630 63.8190 64.5641