YEARLY HIGH
1120.9626 SOS
YEARLY LOW
787.5039 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
953.8605 SOS

2013 BAM to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BAM to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 2, valuing the pair at 1120.9626. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 787.5039.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 333.4587 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1086.0023 to the December average rate of 816.2245, the exchange rate registered a net change of -24.84% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1120.9626 was up 0.45% compared to the 2012 peak of 1115.9498, 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 5,604,813 SOS
2012 Average 5,325,017 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 3,937,520 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,667,293.30 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1115.3732
789.0291
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to SOS 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 1035.1209, compared to 872.6002 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 162.5207 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1035.1209
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 872.6002

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 69.8736 SOS (High: 1120.9626 / Low: 1051.0890). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 16.0579 SOS (High: 849.7182 / Low: 833.6603).

February Spread (Volatile) ±69.8736
November Spread (Stable) ±16.0579

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 43.6592 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -43.6592

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 1088.1778) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1097.8934), the exchange rate shifted by -9.7156 (-0.88%).

2013 Avg (February) 1088.1778
2012 Avg (February) 1097.8934

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1113.0432 1067.5897 1086.0023
February 1120.9626 1051.0890 1088.1778
March 1079.5952 1026.3308 1052.9661
April 1040.7422 1014.6959 1031.2484
May 1020.9616 963.4247 987.5893
June 980.2758 932.2697 964.7415
July 943.2719 913.4030 928.6395
August 933.2146 882.3169 909.8273
September 882.9302 866.6443 874.1711
October 872.8522 856.3839 865.4469
November 849.7182 833.6603 841.2918
December 836.1212 787.5039 816.2245