YEARLY HIGH
264.5191 KZT
YEARLY LOW
207.5486 KZT
YEARLY AVERAGE
241.6673 KZT

2020 BAM to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BAM to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 264.5191. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 20, dropping to 207.5486.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 56.9705 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 215.3106 to the December average rate of 261.9416, the exchange rate registered a net change of 21.66% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 264.5191 was up 17.45% compared to the 2019 peak of 225.2096, 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 1,322,596 KZT
2019 Average 1,096,390 KZT
Yearly Trough Low 1,037,743 KZT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 284,852.32 KZT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

267.0531
205.7146
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to KZT 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 228.0616, compared to 255.2730 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 27.2114 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 228.0616
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 255.2730

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 41.1531 KZT (High: 253.8742 / Low: 212.7210). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.6331 KZT (High: 259.8005 / Low: 257.1674).

March Spread (Volatile) ±41.1531
October Spread (Stable) ±2.6331

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 7.1942 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.1942

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 261.9416) against the same month in 2019 (average: 218.2513), the exchange rate shifted by +43.6903 (+20.02%).

2020 Avg (December) 261.9416
2019 Avg (December) 218.2513

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 219.8249 212.9786 215.3106
February 215.4584 207.5486 210.8262
March 253.8742 212.7210 236.5496
April 251.5711 236.0238 240.6137
May 239.0005 230.5759 233.4195
June 233.8872 228.9088 231.6502
July 255.7592 232.9802 241.5394
August 256.1078 251.9309 253.8913
September 259.6883 253.5938 256.2750
October 259.8005 257.1674 258.4910
November 262.6504 257.1080 259.5000
December 264.5191 259.8342 261.9416