YEARLY HIGH
0.8972 BAM
YEARLY LOW
0.8479 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8734 BAM

2019 BBD to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BBD to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 30, valuing the pair at 0.8972. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 0.8479.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0493 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8560 to the December average rate of 0.8802, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.83% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.8972 was up 3.25% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.8690, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,486 BAM
2018 Average 4,140 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 4,240 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 246.37 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.8908
0.8529
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD to BAM 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 0.8655, compared to 0.8813 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0157 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8655
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8813

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 0.0195 BAM (High: 0.8776 / Low: 0.8581). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0080 BAM (High: 0.8782 / Low: 0.8703).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0195
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0080

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0079 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0079

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2019: 0.8877) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.8365), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0511 (+6.11%).

2019 Avg (September) 0.8877
2018 Avg (September) 0.8365

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8622 0.8479 0.8560
February 0.8680 0.8529 0.8615
March 0.8712 0.8585 0.8648
April 0.8787 0.8639 0.8703
May 0.8782 0.8703 0.8744
June 0.8776 0.8581 0.8664
July 0.8795 0.8655 0.8717
August 0.8857 0.8700 0.8788
September 0.8972 0.8784 0.8877
October 0.8944 0.8760 0.8848
November 0.8897 0.8757 0.8844
December 0.8886 0.8708 0.8802