2013 BAM to LRD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
2013 BAM to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013
During 2013, the BAM to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 9, valuing the pair at 57.0335. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 29, dropping to 48.7102.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.3232 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 50.2631 to the December average rate of 56.5770, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 57.0335 was up 13.12% compared to the 2012 peak of 50.4194, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BAM based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.
BAM to LRD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 50.0200, compared to 54.0791 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.0591 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 2.9512 LRD (High: 54.5660 / Low: 51.6148). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9789 LRD (High: 49.6892 / Low: 48.7102).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween March and June, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.5117 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 56.5770) against the same month in 2012 (average: 48.9680), the exchange rate shifted by +7.6090 (+15.54%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51.5182 | 48.8666 | 50.2631 |
| February | 51.8892 | 49.7450 | 50.7553 |
| March | 49.6892 | 48.7102 | 49.2436 |
| April | 50.1079 | 48.7499 | 49.5849 |
| May | 50.5473 | 48.7869 | 49.6114 |
| June | 51.4004 | 49.7080 | 50.6618 |
| July | 51.2769 | 49.1596 | 50.2201 |
| August | 53.3526 | 50.8455 | 52.6166 |
| September | 54.5660 | 51.6148 | 53.6095 |
| October | 56.7928 | 54.3285 | 55.8685 |
| November | 56.1053 | 54.8551 | 55.5829 |
| December | 57.0335 | 55.8549 | 56.5770 |