YEARLY HIGH
3.5294 TRY
YEARLY LOW
3.0306 TRY
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.2517 TRY

2019 BAM to TRY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BAM to TRY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 8, valuing the pair at 3.5294. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 12, dropping to 3.0306.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4988 TRY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.1307 to the December average rate of 3.3276, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.29% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 3.5294 was down 12.88% compared to the 2018 peak of 4.0511, 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 17,647 TRY
2018 Average 14,581 TRY
Yearly Trough Low 15,153 TRY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,494.04 TRY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

3.4924
3.0219
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to TRY 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 3.2483, compared to 3.2550 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0067 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.2483
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.2550

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was April, with a trading range of 0.2520 TRY (High: 3.4197 / Low: 3.1677). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0517 TRY (High: 3.2742 / Low: 3.2225).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.2520
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0517

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1033 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1033

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2019: 3.4532) against the same month in 2018 (average: 2.6786), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7746 (+28.92%).

2019 Avg (May) 3.4532
2018 Avg (May) 2.6786

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.2321 3.0319 3.1307
February 3.1190 3.0306 3.0612
March 3.3357 3.1028 3.1708
April 3.4197 3.1677 3.3181
May 3.5294 3.3272 3.4532
June 3.3964 3.2868 3.3560
July 3.3072 3.1685 3.2527
August 3.3497 3.1408 3.2139
September 3.2955 3.1486 3.2168
October 3.3451 3.1926 3.2740
November 3.2742 3.2225 3.2453
December 3.4157 3.2315 3.3276