YEARLY HIGH
9.5791 TRY
YEARLY LOW
4.3002 TRY
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.3525 TRY

2021 BAM to TRY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the BAM to TRY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 9.5791. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 17, dropping to 4.3002.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.2789 TRY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.6060 to the December average rate of 7.7777, the exchange rate registered a net change of 68.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 9.5791 was up 86.08% compared to the 2020 peak of 5.1478, 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 47,895 TRY
2020 Average 20,548 TRY
Yearly Trough Low 21,501 TRY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 26,394.51 TRY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

8.1163
4.0526
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 4.8676, compared to 5.8374 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9698 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.8676
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.8374

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 3.3847 TRY (High: 9.5791 / Low: 6.1944). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1492 TRY (High: 4.6703 / Low: 4.5211).

December Spread (Volatile) ±3.3847
January Spread (Stable) ±0.1492

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.2148 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2148

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 7.7777) against the same month in 2020 (average: 4.7930), the exchange rate shifted by +2.9847 (+62.27%).

2021 Avg (December) 7.7777
2020 Avg (December) 4.7930

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.6703 4.5211 4.6060
February 4.5977 4.3002 4.3912
March 4.9967 4.3939 4.6811
April 5.2072 4.8752 4.9966
May 5.3428 5.0711 5.2091
June 5.4303 5.2063 5.3214
July 5.2924 5.1343 5.1999
August 5.2189 5.0233 5.1032
September 5.3301 5.0143 5.1621
October 5.7884 5.2451 5.4839
November 7.8362 5.6492 6.2975
December 9.5791 6.1944 7.7777