YEARLY HIGH
52.7569 KGS
YEARLY LOW
38.5462 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
45.0005 KGS

2020 BAM to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BAM to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 5, valuing the pair at 52.7569. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 19, dropping to 38.5462.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.2108 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 39.5128 to the December average rate of 51.9651, the exchange rate registered a net change of 31.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 52.7569 was up 30.21% compared to the 2019 peak of 40.5158, 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 263,785 KGS
2019 Average 198,007 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 192,731 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 71,053.85 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

53.2665
37.6502
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 41.5574, compared to 48.4436 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.8862 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 41.5574
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 48.4436

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 5.9722 KGS (High: 47.4006 / Low: 41.4284). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6000 KGS (High: 39.7952 / Low: 39.1952).

April Spread (Volatile) ±5.9722
January Spread (Stable) ±0.6000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.4854 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4854

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 51.9651) against the same month in 2019 (average: 39.5629), the exchange rate shifted by +12.4022 (+31.35%).

2020 Avg (December) 51.9651
2019 Avg (December) 39.5629

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 39.7952 39.1952 39.5128
February 39.4118 38.5462 38.9516
March 44.8624 39.2288 41.2516
April 47.4006 41.4284 44.1168
May 44.1519 41.0386 42.6314
June 43.4955 41.7924 42.8802
July 46.4608 43.9577 45.2647
August 47.6376 46.0118 46.8128
September 48.0755 47.1334 47.5459
October 48.9661 47.4950 48.2635
November 51.9653 48.7241 50.8097
December 52.7569 50.1845 51.9651