YEARLY HIGH
797.6575 SOS
YEARLY LOW
446.9872 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
621.3709 SOS

2014 BAM to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the BAM to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 797.6575. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 17, dropping to 446.9872.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 350.6703 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 769.3074 to the December average rate of 459.7916, the exchange rate registered a net change of -40.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 797.6575 was down 28.84% compared to the 2013 peak of 1120.9626, 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 3,988,288 SOS
2013 Average 4,765,207 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 2,234,936 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,753,351.58 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

800.2590
428.8400
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 709.6547, compared to 533.0872 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 176.5675 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 709.6547
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 533.0872

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 64.9556 SOS (High: 564.7238 / Low: 499.7682). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 13.5831 SOS (High: 700.2281 / Low: 686.6450).

September Spread (Volatile) ±64.9556
April Spread (Stable) ±13.5831

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2014. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 49.6618 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -49.6618

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2014: 769.3074) against the same month in 2013 (average: 1086.0023), the exchange rate shifted by -316.6949 (-29.16%).

2014 Avg (January) 769.3074
2013 Avg (January) 1086.0023

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 797.6575 748.4941 769.3074
February 756.4808 731.5946 745.9563
March 736.3768 692.1041 718.9911
April 700.2281 686.6450 692.1628
May 692.6800 658.8592 680.9524
June 662.2748 641.4991 650.5580
July 644.9819 582.1403 624.1041
August 583.7753 563.6712 574.4423
September 564.7238 499.7682 541.0076
October 511.9775 494.3667 505.0819
November 503.0781 476.1232 494.0954
December 479.0534 446.9872 459.7916