YEARLY HIGH
157.1897 YER
YEARLY LOW
137.3640 YER
YEARLY AVERAGE
146.0476 YER

2020 BAM to YER Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BAM to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 157.1897. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 22, dropping to 137.3640.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 19.8257 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 142.1186 to the December average rate of 155.7586, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 157.1897 was up 6.46% compared to the 2019 peak of 147.6548, 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 785,948 YER
2019 Average 716,547 YER
Yearly Trough Low 686,820 YER
Transaction Impact: A difference of 99,128.54 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

157.4311
137.3614
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to YER 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 140.9905, compared to 151.1048 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 10.1143 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 140.9905
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 151.1048

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 8.7492 YER (High: 146.1132 / Low: 137.3640). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.2676 YER (High: 140.1828 / Low: 137.9152).

March Spread (Volatile) ±8.7492
April Spread (Stable) ±2.2676

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 2.5417 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.5417

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 155.7586) against the same month in 2019 (average: 142.1967), the exchange rate shifted by +13.5619 (+9.54%).

2020 Avg (December) 155.7586
2019 Avg (December) 142.1967

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 143.3468 140.8150 142.1186
February 141.6207 138.1457 139.6473
March 146.1132 137.3640 141.5756
April 140.1828 137.9152 139.0339
May 142.5397 138.0498 139.5353
June 145.5698 142.1837 144.0321
July 151.7392 143.3445 146.4477
August 152.8535 150.1866 151.3496
September 153.5044 149.0198 150.9867
October 151.7793 149.3756 150.6124
November 153.4167 149.1203 151.4738
December 157.1897 153.1825 155.7586