YEARLY HIGH
30.2449 PHP
YEARLY LOW
27.7503 PHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
28.9189 PHP

2020 BAM to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BAM to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 30.2449. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 27.7503.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.4946 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 28.8586 to the December average rate of 29.9216, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.68% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 30.2449 was down 2.09% compared to the 2019 peak of 30.8908, 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 151,225 PHP
2019 Average 148,198 PHP
Yearly Trough Low 138,752 PHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,473.15 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

30.1003
27.9568
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to PHP 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 28.5150, compared to 29.3227 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8076 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 28.5150
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 29.3227

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.5977 PHP (High: 29.5141 / Low: 27.9164). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5388 PHP (High: 29.4409 / Low: 28.9021).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.5977
October Spread (Stable) ±0.5388

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.6595 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6595

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 29.9216) against the same month in 2019 (average: 28.8366), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0850 (+3.76%).

2020 Avg (December) 29.9216
2019 Avg (December) 28.8366

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 29.2576 28.5667 28.8586
February 28.8020 27.9414 28.3421
March 29.5141 27.9164 28.7950
April 28.4902 27.8923 28.1354
May 28.6893 27.7503 28.1609
June 29.3284 28.5344 28.7983
July 29.8082 28.4602 28.9021
August 29.8082 29.2216 29.4861
September 29.8081 28.8461 29.2594
October 29.4409 28.9021 29.1780
November 29.4820 28.8556 29.1890
December 30.2449 29.3763 29.9216