YEARLY HIGH
10.8940 NAD
YEARLY LOW
7.9729 NAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.6053 NAD

2020 BAM to NAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BAM to NAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 7, valuing the pair at 10.8940. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 7.9729.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.9211 NAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.1502 to the December average rate of 9.2568, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 10.8940 was down 48.28% compared to the 2019 peak of 21.0655, 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 54,470 NAD
2019 Average 41,515 NAD
Yearly Trough Low 39,864 NAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,605.66 NAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

10.7177
7.9168
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to NAD 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 9.3649, compared to 9.8458 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4809 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.3649
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.8458

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.5028 NAD (High: 10.1590 / Low: 8.6561). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3660 NAD (High: 10.0371 / Low: 9.6712).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.5028
July Spread (Stable) ±0.3660

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.5936 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5936

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2020: 10.0001) against the same month in 2019 (average: 8.4207), the exchange rate shifted by +1.5793 (+18.76%).

2020 Avg (October) 10.0001
2019 Avg (October) 8.4207

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.3419 7.9729 8.1502
February 8.6561 8.2282 8.3527
March 10.1590 8.6561 9.3997
April 10.6099 9.9831 10.3055
May 10.4596 9.7990 10.1324
June 10.0219 9.6231 9.8488
July 10.0371 9.6712 9.7951
August 10.6252 10.0371 10.4843
September 10.6383 9.7846 10.1321
October 10.8940 9.6956 10.0001
November 9.7355 9.2350 9.4065
December 9.4376 9.0510 9.2568