YEARLY HIGH
4.6946 SBD
YEARLY LOW
4.1861 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.4598 SBD

2015 BAM to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the BAM to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 24, valuing the pair at 4.6946. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 15, dropping to 4.1861.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5086 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.5249 to the December average rate of 4.5129, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 4.6946 was down 9.77% compared to the 2014 peak of 5.2028, 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 23,473 SBD
2014 Average 24,810 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 20,930 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,542.81 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

4.6057
4.2601
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 4.4167, compared to 4.5030 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0863 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.4167
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.5030

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was January, with a trading range of 0.3305 SBD (High: 4.6891 / Low: 4.3586). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1130 SBD (High: 4.6394 / Low: 4.5264).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.3305
September Spread (Stable) ±0.1130

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.1911 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1911

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2015: 4.5376) against the same month in 2014 (average: 4.9230), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3855 (-7.83%).

2015 Avg (August) 4.5376
2014 Avg (August) 4.9230

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.6891 4.3586 4.5249
February 4.5761 4.3865 4.4772
March 4.4068 4.1861 4.2932
April 4.3943 4.1994 4.2889
May 4.5031 4.2794 4.4060
June 4.5685 4.3336 4.5100
July 4.5061 4.3665 4.4469
August 4.6946 4.4266 4.5376
September 4.6394 4.5264 4.5769
October 4.6873 4.4317 4.5674
November 4.4548 4.3060 4.3763
December 4.5750 4.3648 4.5129