2020 BAM to VEF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 BAM to VEF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the BAM to VEF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 155983.9892. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 22, dropping to 136342.1410.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 19641.8482 VEF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 141069.1201 to the December average rate of 154632.0659, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 155983.9892 was up 6.45% compared to the 2019 peak of 146527.5042, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BAM based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
BAM to VEF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 139950.9661, compared to 149986.7356 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 10035.7695 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 8713.0366 VEF (High: 145055.1776 / Low: 136342.1410). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2278.4398 VEF (High: 139167.7535 / Low: 136889.3137).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween April and August, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 2528.5398 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 154632.0659) against the same month in 2019 (average: 141151.2068), the exchange rate shifted by +13480.8591 (+9.55%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 142280.4262 | 139795.3554 | 141069.1201 |
| February | 140567.1855 | 137126.6657 | 138617.9779 |
| March | 145055.1776 | 136342.1410 | 140537.8182 |
| April | 139167.7535 | 136889.3137 | 138009.2784 |
| May | 141479.4086 | 137009.1711 | 138501.4705 |
| June | 144458.0532 | 141154.1601 | 142970.1314 |
| July | 150610.3460 | 142263.8902 | 145365.4945 |
| August | 151716.3991 | 149069.3007 | 150225.6758 |
| September | 152362.4667 | 147911.2478 | 149858.5678 |
| October | 150680.3037 | 148264.4395 | 149488.1006 |
| November | 152275.4467 | 148010.9803 | 150350.5088 |
| December | 155983.9892 | 152042.9794 | 154632.0659 |