YEARLY HIGH
4.8912 SBD
YEARLY LOW
4.4490 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.6612 SBD

2024 BAM to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the BAM to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 12, valuing the pair at 4.8912. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 4.4490.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4422 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.6993 to the December average rate of 4.4900, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 4.8912 was up 1.62% compared to the 2023 peak of 4.8132, 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 24,456 SBD
2023 Average 23,086 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 22,245 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,210.84 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

4.8011
4.4618
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 4.6783, compared to 4.6440 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0343 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.6783
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.6440

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was March, with a trading range of 0.2224 SBD (High: 4.8912 / Low: 4.6687). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0881 SBD (High: 4.5371 / Low: 4.4490).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2224
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0881

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.1094 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1094

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2024: 4.7049) against the same month in 2023 (average: 4.5044), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2005 (+4.45%).

2024 Avg (March) 4.7049
2023 Avg (March) 4.5044

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.7585 4.6419 4.6993
February 4.7099 4.6175 4.6672
March 4.8912 4.6687 4.7049
April 4.7182 4.5944 4.6532
May 4.7316 4.6278 4.6887
June 4.7241 4.6095 4.6568
July 4.7290 4.6247 4.6879
August 4.8586 4.6778 4.7728
September 4.7961 4.7031 4.7383
October 4.7046 4.5667 4.6288
November 4.6320 4.4663 4.5460
December 4.5371 4.4490 4.4900