YEARLY HIGH
0.7588 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.6600 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7111 USD

2011 BAM to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the BAM to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 4, valuing the pair at 0.7588. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.6600.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0988 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6827 to the December average rate of 0.6734, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.7588 was up 2.17% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.7427, 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 3,794 USD
2010 Average 3,389 USD
Yearly Trough Low 3,300 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 493.90 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.7446
0.6669
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to USD 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 0.7168, compared to 0.7055 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0114 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7168
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7055

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was October, with a trading range of 0.0469 USD (High: 0.7230 / Low: 0.6761). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0168 USD (High: 0.7403 / Low: 0.7235).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0469
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0168

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0283 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0283

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2011: 0.7326) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.6438), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0888 (+13.80%).

2011 Avg (May) 0.7326
2010 Avg (May) 0.6438

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6999 0.6601 0.6827
February 0.7056 0.6877 0.6971
March 0.7258 0.7058 0.7154
April 0.7582 0.7245 0.7381
May 0.7588 0.7162 0.7326
June 0.7490 0.7223 0.7350
July 0.7407 0.7142 0.7297
August 0.7403 0.7235 0.7322
September 0.7328 0.6878 0.7039
October 0.7230 0.6761 0.7008
November 0.7046 0.6764 0.6928
December 0.6908 0.6600 0.6734