2019 BAM to KRW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

697.5088 KRW

YEARLY LOW

646.9756 KRW

YEARLY AVERAGE

666.8460 KRW

2019 BAM to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BAM to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 25, valuing the pair at 697.5088. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 12, dropping to 646.9756.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 50.5332 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 654.6592 to the December average rate of 665.7943, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.70% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 697.5088 was up 0.19% compared to the 2018 peak of 696.2084, 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 3,487,544 KRW

2018 Average 3,323,850 KRW

Yearly Trough Low 3,234,878 KRW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 252,665.90 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

692.2963

648.0254

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 661.7651, compared to 671.9270 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 10.1619 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 661.7651

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 671.9270

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 20.7922 KRW (High: 697.5088 / Low: 676.7165). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.3635 KRW (High: 657.6124 / Low: 649.2489).

August Spread (Volatile) ±20.7922

March Spread (Stable) ±8.3635

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 15.6342 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -15.6342

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 688.6070) against the same month in 2018 (average: 662.2226), the exchange rate shifted by +26.3844 (+3.98%).

2019 Avg (August) 688.6070

2018 Avg (August) 662.2226

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	660.1449	648.6550	654.6592
February	657.0366	646.9756	651.7146
March	657.6124	649.2489	654.9467
April	667.3834	651.0618	656.3842
May	682.7400	663.9652	676.1327
June	685.0107	669.4808	676.7532
July	679.9927	670.0830	675.2794
August	697.5088	676.7165	688.6070
September	683.1844	666.5994	672.9728
October	675.0553	661.2126	668.3004
November	668.0691	653.6721	660.6078
December	674.4538	657.8750	665.7943