YEARLY HIGH
1.3883 BAM
YEARLY LOW
1.2957 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3394 BAM

2023 CAD to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the CAD to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 1.3883. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 30, dropping to 1.2957.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0926 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3544 to the December average rate of 1.3362, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 1.3883 was down 8.72% compared to the 2022 peak of 1.5209, 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 6,942 BAM
2022 Average 7,142 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 6,479 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 462.93 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

1.3623
1.3146
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 1.3418, compared to 1.3369 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0049 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3418
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3369

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was January, with a trading range of 0.0492 BAM (High: 1.3883 / Low: 1.3391). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0168 BAM (High: 1.3465 / Low: 1.3297).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0492
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0168

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0293 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0293

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 1.3544) against the same month in 2022 (average: 1.3683), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0139 (-1.02%).

2023 Avg (January) 1.3544
2022 Avg (January) 1.3683

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3883 1.3391 1.3544
February 1.3740 1.3344 1.3566
March 1.3547 1.3093 1.3337
April 1.3396 1.2957 1.3186
May 1.3436 1.3001 1.3293
June 1.3675 1.3478 1.3583
July 1.3579 1.3139 1.3369
August 1.3424 1.3190 1.3290
September 1.3757 1.3282 1.3497
October 1.3676 1.3222 1.3495
November 1.3428 1.3041 1.3202
December 1.3465 1.3297 1.3362