YEARLY HIGH
17.9771 TWD
YEARLY LOW
16.4780 TWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
17.1663 TWD

2020 BAM to TWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BAM to TWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 1, valuing the pair at 17.9771. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 7, dropping to 16.4780.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4991 TWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.0385 to the December average rate of 17.5390, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 17.9771 was down 1.18% compared to the 2019 peak of 18.1911, 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 89,885 TWD
2019 Average 88,415 TWD
Yearly Trough Low 82,390 TWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,495.26 TWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

17.8586
16.5820
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to TWD 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 16.8902, compared to 17.4424 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5522 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.8902
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.4424

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.9570 TWD (High: 17.5126 / Low: 16.5556). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2317 TWD (High: 17.6575 / Low: 17.4258).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.9570
December Spread (Stable) ±0.2317

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.3470 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3470

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2020: 17.6138) against the same month in 2019 (average: 17.4991), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1147 (+0.66%).

2020 Avg (September) 17.6138
2019 Avg (September) 17.4991

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 17.2131 16.8989 17.0385
February 17.1360 16.6351 16.8297
March 17.5126 16.5556 17.0276
April 16.9082 16.5444 16.7030
May 17.0575 16.4780 16.6884
June 17.2597 16.8551 17.0538
July 17.7741 16.8565 17.2143
August 17.9611 17.6120 17.7522
September 17.9771 17.3135 17.6138
October 17.3962 16.9338 17.2667
November 17.4854 17.0223 17.2683
December 17.6575 17.4258 17.5390