YEARLY HIGH
711.7485 KRW
YEARLY LOW
675.2475 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
692.1725 KRW

2021 BAM to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the BAM to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 19, valuing the pair at 711.7485. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 6, dropping to 675.2475.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 36.5011 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 684.5040 to the December average rate of 684.4821, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 711.7485 was down 2.08% compared to the 2020 peak of 726.8634, 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 3,558,743 KRW
2020 Average 3,437,347 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 3,376,237 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 182,505.35 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

708.7657
680.7782
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 688.4842, compared to 695.8608 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 7.3767 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 688.4842
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 695.8608

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 29.2085 KRW (High: 710.9492 / Low: 681.7408). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 13.0870 KRW (High: 711.7485 / Low: 698.6615).

November Spread (Volatile) ±29.2085
September Spread (Stable) ±13.0870

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 9.5502 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -9.5502

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2021: 706.4334) against the same month in 2020 (average: 710.3943), the exchange rate shifted by -3.9609 (-0.56%).

2021 Avg (September) 706.4334
2020 Avg (September) 710.3943

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 694.3227 678.0575 684.5040
February 696.5229 682.0971 687.3279
March 697.9855 677.0032 687.6301
April 690.5798 675.2475 683.1105
May 706.7253 685.1875 696.5352
June 701.8651 688.1058 691.7972
July 699.8525 685.9786 692.4617
August 708.3284 689.1827 698.4554
September 711.7485 698.6615 706.4334
October 707.8119 693.4090 701.4413
November 710.9492 681.7408 691.8911
December 689.2874 675.6694 684.4821