YEARLY HIGH
5.7735 SBD
YEARLY LOW
5.0280 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.4118 SBD

2011 BAM to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the BAM to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 5.7735. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 5.0280.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7455 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.3251 to the December average rate of 5.1408, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 5.7735 was down 1.04% compared to the 2010 peak of 5.8344, 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 28,867 SBD
2010 Average 26,481 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 25,140 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,727.37 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

5.6924
5.0907
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to SBD 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 5.5027, compared to 5.3208 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1819 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.5027
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.3208

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was December, with a trading range of 0.2790 SBD (High: 5.3070 / Low: 5.0280). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0519 SBD (High: 5.4543 / Low: 5.4024).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.2790
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0519

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 0.1666 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1666

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2011: 5.6367) against the same month in 2010 (average: 5.1266), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5101 (+9.95%).

2011 Avg (May) 5.6367
2010 Avg (May) 5.1266

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.4457 5.2192 5.3251
February 5.4659 5.3723 5.4005
March 5.5287 5.4264 5.4720
April 5.7066 5.5860 5.6423
May 5.7735 5.5684 5.6367
June 5.6482 5.4474 5.5397
July 5.4907 5.2776 5.3949
August 5.4543 5.4024 5.4276
September 5.4320 5.2751 5.3253
October 5.4794 5.2526 5.4014
November 5.2940 5.1808 5.2348
December 5.3070 5.0280 5.1408