YEARLY HIGH
2.3667 BAM
YEARLY LOW
2.0990 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.2310 BAM

2019 GBP to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the GBP to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 12, valuing the pair at 2.3667. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 11, dropping to 2.0990.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2677 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2093 to the December average rate of 2.3083, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 2.3667 was up 4.35% compared to the 2018 peak of 2.2680, 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 11,833 BAM
2018 Average 11,042 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 10,495 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,338.26 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

2.3255
2.1189
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 2.2400, compared to 2.2219 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0181 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2400
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2219

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.1330 BAM (High: 2.2748 / Low: 2.1418). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0394 BAM (High: 2.2185 / Low: 2.1791).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1330
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0394

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0513 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0513

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 2.3083) against the same month in 2018 (average: 2.1770), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1312 (+6.03%).

2019 Avg (December) 2.3083
2018 Avg (December) 2.1770

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.2748 2.1418 2.2093
February 2.2863 2.2202 2.2412
March 2.3043 2.2506 2.2778
April 2.2924 2.2491 2.2665
May 2.3100 2.2126 2.2483
June 2.2185 2.1791 2.1970
July 2.1903 2.1324 2.1743
August 2.1721 2.0990 2.1361
September 2.2220 2.1510 2.1937
October 2.2814 2.1743 2.2406
November 2.2988 2.2575 2.2787
December 2.3667 2.2843 2.3083