YEARLY HIGH
5835.2878 LAK
YEARLY LOW
4895.5301 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
5290.4934 LAK

2020 BAM to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BAM to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 5835.2878. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 22, dropping to 4895.5301.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 939.7577 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5043.4790 to the December average rate of 5779.1934, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 5835.2878 was up 14.40% compared to the 2019 peak of 5100.8934, 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 29,176,439 LAK
2019 Average 24,915,308 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 24,477,650 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,698,788.38 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

5860.7637
4881.9201
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to LAK 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 5038.5765, compared to 5542.4103 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 503.8338 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5038.5765
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5542.4103

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 323.7670 LAK (High: 5497.3995 / Low: 5173.6325). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 83.8017 LAK (High: 5023.7297 / Low: 4939.9280).

July Spread (Volatile) ±323.7670
April Spread (Stable) ±83.8017

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 79.9886 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -79.9886

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 5779.1934) against the same month in 2019 (average: 5040.8417), the exchange rate shifted by +738.3516 (+14.65%).

2020 Avg (December) 5779.1934
2019 Avg (December) 5040.8417

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5100.6000 5002.0777 5043.4790
February 5028.3109 4912.2215 4963.4904
March 5196.1393 4895.5301 5041.3619
April 5023.7297 4939.9280 4978.4640
May 5125.2098 4957.4960 5014.8674
June 5237.6837 5118.7653 5189.7966
July 5497.3995 5173.6325 5295.5208
August 5564.1573 5438.4581 5497.5708
September 5578.5788 5431.6116 5509.7964
October 5614.3479 5524.3342 5560.7787
November 5684.1450 5515.9408 5611.6019
December 5835.2878 5676.7465 5779.1934