YEARLY HIGH
0.4719 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.4170 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4443 XDR

2010 BAM to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the BAM to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 0.4719. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 8, dropping to 0.4170.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0548 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4657 to the December average rate of 0.4398, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BAM based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,359 XDR
Yearly Average 2,221 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 2,085 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 274.11 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

0.4698
0.4204
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to XDR 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 0.4479, compared to 0.4407 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0072 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4479
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4407

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was May, with a trading range of 0.0295 XDR (High: 0.4543 / Low: 0.4248). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0049 XDR (High: 0.4557 / Low: 0.4507).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0295
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0049

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0184 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0184

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for January 2010 is 0.4657.

2010 Avg (January) 0.4657
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4719 0.4575 0.4657
February 0.4603 0.4510 0.4555
March 0.4535 0.4485 0.4521
April 0.4557 0.4507 0.4540
May 0.4543 0.4248 0.4355
June 0.4285 0.4170 0.4245
July 0.4402 0.4251 0.4340
August 0.4438 0.4283 0.4338
September 0.4504 0.4298 0.4377
October 0.4571 0.4475 0.4523
November 0.4582 0.4339 0.4464
December 0.4456 0.4357 0.4398