YEARLY HIGH
443.7420 SOS
YEARLY LOW
326.4101 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
382.9476 SOS

2015 BAM to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the BAM to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 443.7420. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 326.4101.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 117.3319 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 425.6174 to the December average rate of 343.3066, the exchange rate registered a net change of -19.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 443.7420 was down 44.37% compared to the 2014 peak of 797.6575, 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 2,218,710 SOS
2014 Average 3,103,209 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 1,632,051 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 586,659.26 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

434.2528
330.6277
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 401.4192, compared to 364.4759 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 36.9433 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 401.4192
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 364.4759

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was January, with a trading range of 40.0286 SOS (High: 443.7420 / Low: 403.7134). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 11.6152 SOS (High: 412.8695 / Low: 401.2543).

January Spread (Volatile) ±40.0286
February Spread (Stable) ±11.6152

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 27.1182 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -27.1182

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 425.6174) against the same month in 2014 (average: 769.3074), the exchange rate shifted by -343.6900 (-44.68%).

2015 Avg (January) 425.6174
2014 Avg (January) 769.3074

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 443.7420 403.7134 425.6174
February 412.8695 401.2543 407.2462
March 401.8753 378.9390 388.6450
April 400.8988 375.8993 387.4193
May 408.7486 390.2239 399.2346
June 405.6631 391.1685 400.3530
July 394.2236 375.4321 384.2923
August 391.5040 374.6229 380.0862
September 383.0835 363.0197 373.5260
October 374.8431 349.3602 366.3814
November 351.3097 330.1066 339.2632
December 350.0866 326.4101 343.3066