YEARLY HIGH
13.9571 MXN
YEARLY LOW
10.2450 MXN
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.5215 MXN

2020 BAM to MXN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BAM to MXN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 5, valuing the pair at 13.9571. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 19, dropping to 10.2450.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.7121 MXN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.6750 to the December average rate of 12.4148, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.30% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 13.9571 was up 21.10% compared to the 2019 peak of 11.5254, 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 69,786 MXN
2019 Average 55,094 MXN
Yearly Trough Low 51,225 MXN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,560.59 MXN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

13.7428
10.2204
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to MXN 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 12.1972, compared to 12.8457 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6485 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.1972
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.8457

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 2.8965 MXN (High: 13.9397 / Low: 11.0432). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3317 MXN (High: 10.8505 / Low: 10.5187).

March Spread (Volatile) ±2.8965
January Spread (Stable) ±0.3317

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.4408 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4408

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 13.4493) against the same month in 2019 (average: 10.8811), the exchange rate shifted by +2.5682 (+23.60%).

2020 Avg (April) 13.4493
2019 Avg (April) 10.8811

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.8505 10.5187 10.6750
February 11.0242 10.2450 10.5139
March 13.9397 11.0432 12.6185
April 13.9571 13.0319 13.4493
May 13.9019 12.4499 13.0720
June 13.2962 12.3624 12.8546
July 13.5059 12.8588 13.1025
August 13.6233 13.1437 13.3934
September 13.4147 12.5975 13.0436
October 13.1267 12.6347 12.7804
November 12.7319 12.1353 12.3395
December 12.5932 12.2570 12.4148