2019 BAM to LSL Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2019.
2019 BAM to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019
During 2019, the BAM to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 12, valuing the pair at 8.8383. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 7.7971.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0413 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.1130 to the December average rate of 8.1877, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.92% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 8.8383 was down 6.34% compared to the 2018 peak of 9.4369, 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 2019.
BAM to LSL 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 8.2005, compared to 8.3329 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1324 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.7940 LSL (High: 8.8383 / Low: 8.0443). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1905 LSL (High: 8.2329 / Low: 8.0424).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.3637 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 8.6001) against the same month in 2018 (average: 8.2031), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3970 (+4.84%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8.4585 | 7.8057 | 8.1130 |
| February | 8.1593 | 7.7971 | 7.9982 |
| March | 8.4199 | 8.1441 | 8.3017 |
| April | 8.2329 | 8.0424 | 8.1287 |
| May | 8.3812 | 8.1418 | 8.2395 |
| June | 8.6587 | 8.2237 | 8.4219 |
| July | 8.1750 | 7.9164 | 8.0582 |
| August | 8.8383 | 8.0443 | 8.6001 |
| September | 8.5832 | 8.2699 | 8.3681 |
| October | 8.5724 | 8.2619 | 8.4202 |
| November | 8.6220 | 8.2328 | 8.3630 |
| December | 8.3916 | 7.9889 | 8.1877 |