YEARLY HIGH
327.7554 SOS
YEARLY LOW
305.1463 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
314.9369 SOS

2023 BAM to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the BAM to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 18, valuing the pair at 327.7554. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 305.1463.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 22.6091 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 312.9123 to the December average rate of 319.1006, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 327.7554 was down 4.34% compared to the 2022 peak of 342.6316, 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 1,638,777 SOS
2022 Average 1,551,009 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 1,525,731 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 113,045.60 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

322.9022
307.1815
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 314.2281, compared to 315.6456 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.4175 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 314.2281
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 315.6456

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was November, with a trading range of 13.1057 SOS (High: 321.0038 / Low: 307.8981). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.7683 SOS (High: 311.3846 / Low: 305.6163).

November Spread (Volatile) ±13.1057
October Spread (Stable) ±5.7683

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 5.8680 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.8680

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2023: 321.5922) against the same month in 2022 (average: 300.4098), the exchange rate shifted by +21.1823 (+7.05%).

2023 Avg (July) 321.5922
2022 Avg (July) 300.4098

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 316.7651 305.1463 312.9123
February 319.8518 307.0228 311.4986
March 316.6194 306.5610 310.8909
April 321.9842 315.2144 318.7622
May 321.5929 311.4328 316.1983
June 320.1150 310.8680 315.1064
July 327.7554 314.6719 321.5922
August 321.1051 314.5313 317.6240
September 315.8297 307.5140 311.7561
October 311.3846 305.6163 308.4916
November 321.0038 307.8981 315.3092
December 323.6529 314.4311 319.1006