YEARLY HIGH
5.1478 TRY
YEARLY LOW
3.3341 TRY
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.1075 TRY

2020 BAM to TRY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BAM to TRY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 6, valuing the pair at 5.1478. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 3.3341.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8138 TRY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.3637 to the December average rate of 4.7930, the exchange rate registered a net change of 42.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 5.1478 was up 45.85% compared to the 2019 peak of 3.5294, 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 25,739 TRY
2019 Average 16,264 TRY
Yearly Trough Low 16,670 TRY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,068.78 TRY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

4.9648
3.2181
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 3.6539, compared to 4.5612 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9074 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.6539
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.5612

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was November, with a trading range of 0.5816 TRY (High: 5.1478 / Low: 4.5662). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0843 TRY (High: 3.4184 / Low: 3.3341).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.5816
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0843

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 10 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0263 points.

Longest Streak 10 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0263

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2020: 4.8192) against the same month in 2019 (average: 3.2453), the exchange rate shifted by +1.5739 (+48.50%).

2020 Avg (November) 4.8192
2019 Avg (November) 3.2453

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.4184 3.3341 3.3637
February 3.5089 3.3520 3.3841
March 3.7192 3.4642 3.5884
April 3.8876 3.6879 3.8050
May 3.9771 3.7726 3.8594
June 3.9760 3.8280 3.9227
July 4.2261 3.9202 4.0199
August 4.4985 4.1703 4.4006
September 4.6800 4.4733 4.5521
October 4.9822 4.6468 4.7825
November 5.1478 4.5662 4.8192
December 4.8803 4.6301 4.7930