YEARLY HIGH
1.3549 BAM
YEARLY LOW
1.2502 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3167 BAM

2019 CAD to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the CAD to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 30, valuing the pair at 1.3549. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 1.2502.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1047 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2872 to the December average rate of 1.3368, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1.3549 was up 2.36% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.3237, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,775 BAM
2018 Average 6,387 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 6,251 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 523.57 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1.3473
1.2817
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 1.2983, compared to 1.3350 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0367 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2983
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3350

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.0541 BAM (High: 1.3043 / Low: 1.2502). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0143 BAM (High: 1.3429 / Low: 1.3286).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0541
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0143

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0112 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0112

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2019: 1.3406) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.2842), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0563 (+4.39%).

2019 Avg (September) 1.3406
2018 Avg (September) 1.2842

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3043 1.2502 1.2872
February 1.3132 1.2967 1.3052
March 1.3046 1.2842 1.2939
April 1.3087 1.2930 1.3005
May 1.3092 1.2914 1.2995
June 1.3152 1.2916 1.3037
July 1.3380 1.3188 1.3309
August 1.3368 1.3067 1.3239
September 1.3549 1.3264 1.3406
October 1.3533 1.3317 1.3418
November 1.3429 1.3286 1.3362
December 1.3483 1.3269 1.3368