YEARLY HIGH
0.0339 BAM
YEARLY LOW
0.0274 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0305 BAM

2020 DOP to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the DOP to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 19, valuing the pair at 0.0339. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0274.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0065 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0331 to the December average rate of 0.0276, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0339 was down 2.74% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0349, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 170 BAM
2019 Average 170 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 137 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 32.62 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0342
0.0270
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP 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 0.0325, compared to 0.0284 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0041 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0325
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0284

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0043 BAM (High: 0.0339 / Low: 0.0296). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 BAM (High: 0.0284 / Low: 0.0281).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0043
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0025 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0025

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 0.0336) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0341), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0005 (-1.43%).

2020 Avg (February) 0.0336
2019 Avg (February) 0.0341

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0334 0.0329 0.0331
February 0.0339 0.0331 0.0336
March 0.0339 0.0296 0.0328
April 0.0336 0.0329 0.0332
May 0.0331 0.0312 0.0325
June 0.0313 0.0297 0.0300
July 0.0300 0.0282 0.0293
August 0.0284 0.0281 0.0283
September 0.0288 0.0279 0.0284
October 0.0287 0.0282 0.0285
November 0.0292 0.0281 0.0284
December 0.0280 0.0274 0.0276