YEARLY HIGH
4.8352 SBD
YEARLY LOW
4.5673 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.6946 SBD

2019 BAM to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BAM to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 4.8352. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 2, dropping to 4.5673.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2679 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.7363 to the December average rate of 4.7056, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.65% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 4.8352 was down 2.40% compared to the 2018 peak of 4.9540, 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 24,176 SBD
2018 Average 23,805 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 22,837 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,339.69 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

4.7573
4.6312
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 4.7095, compared to 4.6796 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0299 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.7095
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.6796

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.2008 SBD (High: 4.8352 / Low: 4.6344). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0847 SBD (High: 4.7240 / Low: 4.6393).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2008
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0847

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0747 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0747

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 4.7363) against the same month in 2018 (average: 4.8417), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1054 (-2.18%).

2019 Avg (January) 4.7363
2018 Avg (January) 4.8417

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.8352 4.6344 4.7363
February 4.7718 4.6547 4.7088
March 4.7392 4.6169 4.6997
April 4.7443 4.5963 4.6844
May 4.7030 4.6171 4.6810
June 4.7942 4.6705 4.7468
July 4.7641 4.6530 4.7271
August 4.7155 4.5883 4.6525
September 4.6918 4.5673 4.6417
October 4.7344 4.6091 4.6742
November 4.7240 4.6393 4.6769
December 4.7679 4.6501 4.7056