YEARLY HIGH
4.9454 SBD
YEARLY LOW
4.6750 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.7872 SBD

2026 BAM to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the BAM to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 28, valuing the pair at 4.9454. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 25, dropping to 4.6750.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2703 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.8688 to the December average rate of 4.7500, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 4.9454 was down 1.76% compared to the 2025 peak of 5.0341, 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 24,727 SBD
2025 Average 23,996 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 23,375 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,351.59 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

4.8855
4.6959
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 4.8059, compared to 4.7308 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0751 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.8059
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.7308

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.1498 SBD (High: 4.8620 / Low: 4.7121). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 SBD (High: 4.7500 / Low: 4.7500).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1498
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1097 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1097

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 4.8688) against the same month in 2025 (average: 4.4644), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4043 (+9.06%).

2026 Avg (January) 4.8688
2025 Avg (January) 4.4644

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.9454 4.8205 4.8688
February 4.9067 4.8397 4.8697
March 4.8620 4.7121 4.7600
April 4.8560 4.7141 4.8059
May 4.8165 4.7680 4.7864
June 4.7889 4.6750 4.7448
July 4.7398 4.6902 4.7117
August 4.7500 4.7500 4.7500