YEARLY HIGH
704.6247 KRW
YEARLY LOW
592.5366 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
642.1405 KRW

2015 BAM to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the BAM to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 24, valuing the pair at 704.6247. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 12, dropping to 592.5366.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 112.0881 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 647.7609 to the December average rate of 653.7531, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.93% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 704.6247 was down 7.55% compared to the 2014 peak of 762.1997, 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 3,523,123 KRW
2014 Average 3,573,581 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 2,962,683 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 560,440.33 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

689.6074
591.9421
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to KRW 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 627.5030, compared to 656.7779 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 29.2749 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 627.5030
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 656.7779

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was January, with a trading range of 61.8741 KRW (High: 678.9293 / Low: 617.0552). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 14.6120 KRW (High: 687.9716 / Low: 673.3595).

January Spread (Volatile) ±61.8741
September Spread (Stable) ±14.6120

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 24.2102 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -24.2102

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2015: 670.9572) against the same month in 2014 (average: 697.5631), the exchange rate shifted by -26.6060 (-3.81%).

2015 Avg (August) 670.9572
2014 Avg (August) 697.5631

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 678.9293 617.0552 647.7609
February 646.8215 629.6521 638.9841
March 630.0510 607.9600 616.1624
April 612.4695 592.5366 600.0809
May 635.3503 614.3041 623.2756
June 646.2251 622.6192 638.7544
July 661.0068 632.9652 644.0790
August 704.6247 651.2180 670.9572
September 687.9716 673.3595 681.4686
October 676.1198 636.8118 657.2584
November 642.6412 622.5697 633.1513
December 665.1119 628.4519 653.7531