YEARLY HIGH
564.9600 KPW
YEARLY LOW
493.8190 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
525.0642 KPW

2020 BAM to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BAM to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 564.9600. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 22, dropping to 493.8190.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 71.1410 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 510.9397 to the December average rate of 560.0635, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 564.9600 was up 6.45% compared to the 2019 peak of 530.7095, 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 2,824,800 KPW
2019 Average 2,576,340 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 2,469,095 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 355,705.08 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

566.0841
493.8366
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to KPW 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 506.8899, compared to 543.2385 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 36.3487 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 506.8899
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 543.2385

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 31.5578 KPW (High: 525.3769 / Low: 493.8190). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.2523 KPW (High: 504.0531 / Low: 495.8008).

March Spread (Volatile) ±31.5578
April Spread (Stable) ±8.2523

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 9.1581 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -9.1581

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 560.0635) against the same month in 2019 (average: 511.2370), the exchange rate shifted by +48.8265 (+9.55%).

2020 Avg (December) 560.0635
2019 Avg (December) 511.2370

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 515.3270 506.3263 510.9397
February 509.1218 496.6605 502.0619
March 525.3769 493.8190 509.0154
April 504.0531 495.8008 499.8573
May 512.4258 496.2350 501.6399
June 523.2141 511.2477 517.8250
July 545.4972 515.2671 526.5008
August 549.5032 539.9157 544.1040
September 551.8432 535.7213 542.7743
October 545.7506 537.0005 541.4325
November 551.5280 536.0825 544.5561
December 564.9600 550.6861 560.0635