2013 BAM to USD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.7056 USD

YEARLY LOW

0.6541 USD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6787 USD

2013 BAM to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BAM to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 27, valuing the pair at 0.7056. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 9, dropping to 0.6541.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0515 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6792 to the December average rate of 0.7002, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.7056 was up 2.81% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.6863, 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 3,528 USD

2012 Average 3,284 USD

Yearly Trough Low 3,271 USD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 257.45 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.7039

0.6587

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 0.6710, compared to 0.6865 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0154 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6710

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6865

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 0.0297 USD (High: 0.6974 / Low: 0.6677). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0089 USD (High: 0.6846 / Low: 0.6757).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0297

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0089

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0204 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0204

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2013: 0.6970) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.6629), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0341 (+5.14%).

2013 Avg (October) 0.6970

2012 Avg (October) 0.6629

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.6931	0.6671	0.6792
February	0.6974	0.6677	0.6828
March	0.6684	0.6544	0.6624
April	0.6716	0.6550	0.6654
May	0.6724	0.6560	0.6631
June	0.6835	0.6640	0.6733
July	0.6789	0.6541	0.6686
August	0.6846	0.6757	0.6807
September	0.6914	0.6712	0.6827
October	0.7056	0.6909	0.6970
November	0.6949	0.6828	0.6896
December	0.7044	0.6926	0.7002