YEARLY HIGH
0.4214 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.4089 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4137 XDR

2019 BAM to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BAM to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 0.4214. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 30, dropping to 0.4089.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0125 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4181 to the December average rate of 0.4119, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.48% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.4214 was down 3.72% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.4376, 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 2,107 XDR
2018 Average 2,131 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 2,044 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 62.30 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.4188
0.4105
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 0.4147, compared to 0.4127 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0020 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4147
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4127

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.0075 XDR (High: 0.4195 / Low: 0.4120). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0033 XDR (High: 0.4134 / Low: 0.4101).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0075
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0033

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0029 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0029

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 0.4181) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.4333), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0152 (-3.51%).

2019 Avg (January) 0.4181
2018 Avg (January) 0.4333

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4214 0.4152 0.4181
February 0.4189 0.4137 0.4159
March 0.4167 0.4121 0.4145
April 0.4151 0.4099 0.4127
May 0.4134 0.4101 0.4118
June 0.4183 0.4110 0.4150
July 0.4169 0.4131 0.4152
August 0.4195 0.4120 0.4145
September 0.4158 0.4089 0.4116
October 0.4144 0.4101 0.4118
November 0.4139 0.4095 0.4112
December 0.4148 0.4096 0.4119