YEARLY HIGH
8.1163 SCR
YEARLY LOW
6.8648 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.4358 SCR

2023 BAM to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the BAM to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 21, valuing the pair at 8.1163. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 26, dropping to 6.8648.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2515 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.4542 to the December average rate of 7.4988, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 8.1163 was down 7.27% compared to the 2022 peak of 8.7530, 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 40,581 SCR
2022 Average 36,567 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 34,324 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,257.37 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

7.6357
7.1451
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to SCR 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 7.4898, compared to 7.3817 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1081 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.4898
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.3817

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was July, with a trading range of 0.8429 SCR (High: 8.1163 / Low: 7.2734). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3496 SCR (High: 7.6383 / Low: 7.2887).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.8429
August Spread (Stable) ±0.3496

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.2762 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2762

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2023: 7.5580) against the same month in 2022 (average: 6.9160), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6420 (+9.28%).

2023 Avg (July) 7.5580
2022 Avg (July) 6.9160

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.8778 7.0401 7.4542
February 7.8500 7.0327 7.4279
March 7.7581 7.0925 7.3692
April 7.8656 7.2402 7.5833
May 7.8520 7.2053 7.5094
June 7.9269 7.2076 7.5949
July 8.1163 7.2734 7.5580
August 7.6383 7.2887 7.4622
September 7.4510 6.9630 7.1860
October 7.4805 6.8648 7.2022
November 7.6902 7.1446 7.3830
December 7.8668 7.1051 7.4988