2014 BAM to SBD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2014.
2014 BAM to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014
During 2014, the BAM to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 8, valuing the pair at 5.2028. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 4.6846.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5182 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.0216 to the December average rate of 4.7599, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 5.2028 was up 2.08% compared to the 2013 peak of 5.0970, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BAM based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.
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)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 5.0880, compared to 4.8371 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2509 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2014 was December, with a trading range of 0.1592 SBD (High: 4.8438 / Low: 4.6846). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0575 SBD (High: 4.7705 / Low: 4.7130).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and March, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.1157 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2014: 5.1278) against the same month in 2013 (average: 4.7851), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3427 (+7.16%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.0607 | 4.9870 | 5.0216 |
| February | 5.1079 | 5.0093 | 5.0700 |
| March | 5.1769 | 5.1021 | 5.1345 |
| April | 5.1636 | 5.0865 | 5.1335 |
| May | 5.2028 | 5.0725 | 5.1278 |
| June | 5.0845 | 4.9963 | 5.0406 |
| July | 5.0619 | 4.9553 | 5.0086 |
| August | 4.9737 | 4.8459 | 4.9230 |
| September | 4.8783 | 4.7489 | 4.8073 |
| October | 4.8371 | 4.7217 | 4.7820 |
| November | 4.7705 | 4.7130 | 4.7421 |
| December | 4.8438 | 4.6846 | 4.7599 |