YEARLY HIGH
2.4156 BAM
YEARLY LOW
2.2382 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.3050 BAM

2013 GBP to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the GBP to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 2.4156. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 12, dropping to 2.2382.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1775 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3531 to the December average rate of 2.3390, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 2.4156 was down 4.18% compared to the 2012 peak of 2.5211, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,078 BAM
2012 Average 12,071 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 11,191 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 887.26 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

2.3615
2.2607
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GBP 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 2.3009, compared to 2.3091 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0082 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3009
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.3091

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was January, with a trading range of 0.1318 BAM (High: 2.4156 / Low: 2.2838). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0282 BAM (High: 2.3086 / Low: 2.2804).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1318
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0282

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0839 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0839

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 2.3531) against the same month in 2012 (average: 2.3534), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0004 (-0.02%).

2013 Avg (January) 2.3531
2012 Avg (January) 2.3534

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.4156 2.2838 2.3531
February 2.3128 2.2408 2.2691
March 2.3218 2.2382 2.2776
April 2.3239 2.2826 2.3016
May 2.3247 2.2863 2.3066
June 2.3086 2.2804 2.2973
July 2.2956 2.2385 2.2696
August 2.2965 2.2394 2.2772
September 2.3393 2.2970 2.3247
October 2.3405 2.2829 2.3078
November 2.3572 2.3051 2.3364
December 2.3613 2.3127 2.3390