YEARLY HIGH
40.5158 KGS
YEARLY LOW
38.7752 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
39.6018 KGS

2019 BAM to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BAM to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 40.5158. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 30, dropping to 38.7752.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7406 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 40.1304 to the December average rate of 39.5629, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 40.5158 was down 7.35% compared to the 2018 peak of 43.7289, 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 202,579 KGS
2018 Average 206,813 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 193,876 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,703.12 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

40.2199
39.1456
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to KGS 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 39.6905, compared to 39.5131 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1774 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 39.6905
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 39.5131

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 1.2624 KGS (High: 40.4069 / Low: 39.1445). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3576 KGS (High: 39.4761 / Low: 39.1185).

June Spread (Volatile) ±1.2624
May Spread (Stable) ±0.3576

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.3926 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3926

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 40.1304) against the same month in 2018 (average: 43.0265), the exchange rate shifted by -2.8961 (-6.73%).

2019 Avg (January) 40.1304
2018 Avg (January) 43.0265

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 40.5158 39.8451 40.1304
February 40.2728 39.5611 39.8610
March 39.9981 39.4339 39.7148
April 39.7648 39.0944 39.4663
May 39.4761 39.1185 39.2907
June 40.4069 39.1445 39.6798
July 40.1381 39.5776 39.9034
August 40.0229 39.3196 39.6277
September 39.6562 38.7752 39.2351
October 39.7540 38.9024 39.3633
November 39.7703 39.1535 39.3860
December 39.9059 39.2033 39.5629