YEARLY HIGH
0.4571 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.4362 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4466 XDR

2013 BAM to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BAM to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.4571. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 1, dropping to 0.4362.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0209 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4423 to the December average rate of 0.4552, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.91% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.4571 was up 3.43% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.4419, 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 2,285 XDR
2012 Average 2,144 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 2,181 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 104.63 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.4566
0.4391
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 0.4433, compared to 0.4499 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0066 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4433
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4499

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was January, with a trading range of 0.0129 XDR (High: 0.4494 / Low: 0.4364). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0036 XDR (High: 0.4497 / Low: 0.4460).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0129
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0036

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 0.0066 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0066

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 0.4552) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.4355), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0197 (+4.52%).

2013 Avg (December) 0.4552
2012 Avg (December) 0.4355

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4494 0.4364 0.4423
February 0.4525 0.4418 0.4472
March 0.4431 0.4366 0.4406
April 0.4443 0.4362 0.4422
May 0.4444 0.4404 0.4425
June 0.4478 0.4428 0.4448
July 0.4481 0.4404 0.4447
August 0.4497 0.4460 0.4482
September 0.4513 0.4442 0.4482
October 0.4559 0.4498 0.4528
November 0.4527 0.4471 0.4505
December 0.4571 0.4521 0.4552