YEARLY HIGH
61.5549 XPF
YEARLY LOW
59.8037 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
60.9749 XPF

2020 BAM to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BAM to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 23, valuing the pair at 61.5549. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 59.8037.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7512 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 61.0122 to the December average rate of 61.0039, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 61.5549 was down 0.14% compared to the 2019 peak of 61.6420, 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 307,775 XPF
2019 Average 305,039 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 299,019 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,755.80 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

61.0781
60.8351
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to XPF 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 60.9637, compared to 60.9860 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0223 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 60.9637
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 60.9860

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was May, with a trading range of 1.4413 XPF (High: 61.2451 / Low: 59.8037). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4171 XPF (High: 61.2557 / Low: 60.8387).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.4413
October Spread (Stable) ±0.4171

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 0.1314 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1314

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 60.9868) against the same month in 2019 (average: 61.0330), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0463 (-0.08%).

2020 Avg (April) 60.9868
2019 Avg (April) 61.0330

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 61.2194 60.7040 61.0122
February 61.2295 60.7084 60.9770
March 61.5536 60.1177 60.9430
April 61.5549 60.6198 60.9868
May 61.2451 59.8037 60.8554
June 61.4574 60.2998 61.0080
July 61.4051 60.3810 60.9188
August 61.5156 60.5562 60.9820
September 61.3700 60.7258 61.0579
October 61.2557 60.8387 61.0054
November 61.3081 60.5227 60.9480
December 61.3225 60.4897 61.0039