YEARLY HIGH
5.0970 SBD
YEARLY LOW
4.6165 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.8559 SBD

2013 BAM to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BAM to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 5.0970. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 29, dropping to 4.6165.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4805 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.8186 to the December average rate of 5.0352, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 5.0970 was up 1.21% compared to the 2012 peak of 5.0362, 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 25,485 SBD
2012 Average 23,423 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 23,083 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,402.44 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

5.0665
4.6909
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 4.8019, compared to 4.9098 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1079 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.8019
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.9098

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was January, with a trading range of 0.2514 SBD (High: 4.9809 / Low: 4.7295). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0804 SBD (High: 4.9963 / Low: 4.9159).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2514
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0804

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1190 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1190

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 5.0352) against the same month in 2012 (average: 4.7542), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2810 (+5.91%).

2013 Avg (December) 5.0352
2012 Avg (December) 4.7542

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.9809 4.7295 4.8186
February 4.9869 4.7394 4.8412
March 4.7882 4.6165 4.7222
April 4.8709 4.6494 4.8062
May 4.9461 4.7161 4.7851
June 4.9151 4.7693 4.8380
July 4.8281 4.7025 4.7650
August 4.8966 4.8027 4.8490
September 4.9394 4.7711 4.8668
October 5.0777 4.9117 4.9893
November 4.9963 4.9159 4.9538
December 5.0970 4.9509 5.0352