YEARLY HIGH
0.2589 BAM
YEARLY LOW
0.2365 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2487 BAM

2020 CNY to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the CNY to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 19, valuing the pair at 0.2589. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 1, dropping to 0.2365.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0224 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2544 to the December average rate of 0.2457, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.2589 was down 0.79% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.2610, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 CNY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 6,473 BAM
2019 Average 6,323 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 5,913 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 560.02 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.2580
0.2369
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY 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 0.2525, compared to 0.2449 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0076 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2525
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2449

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 0.0109 BAM (High: 0.2475 / Low: 0.2365). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0035 BAM (High: 0.2470 / Low: 0.2435).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0109
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0035

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0072 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0072

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 0.2563) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.2556), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0007 (+0.26%).

2020 Avg (February) 0.2563
2019 Avg (February) 0.2556

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2569 0.2504 0.2544
February 0.2589 0.2518 0.2563
March 0.2568 0.2466 0.2517
April 0.2563 0.2518 0.2546
May 0.2558 0.2461 0.2526
June 0.2470 0.2435 0.2454
July 0.2475 0.2365 0.2439
August 0.2411 0.2365 0.2387
September 0.2462 0.2388 0.2434
October 0.2504 0.2445 0.2472
November 0.2526 0.2480 0.2503
December 0.2487 0.2439 0.2457