YEARLY HIGH
2.3555 BAM
YEARLY LOW
2.0677 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.2017 BAM

2020 GBP to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the GBP to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 16, valuing the pair at 2.3555. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 18, dropping to 2.0677.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2878 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3033 to the December average rate of 2.1611, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2.3555 was down 0.47% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.3667, 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 11,777 BAM
2019 Average 11,154 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 10,339 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,438.80 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.3426
2.1297
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 2.2387, compared to 2.1648 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0738 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2387
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1648

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.2060 BAM (High: 2.2738 / Low: 2.0677). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0301 BAM (High: 2.1692 / Low: 2.1391).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2060
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0301

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1373 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1373

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 2.3248) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.2412), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0836 (+3.73%).

2020 Avg (February) 2.3248
2019 Avg (February) 2.2412

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.3396 2.2840 2.3033
February 2.3555 2.2811 2.3248
March 2.2738 2.0677 2.1876
April 2.2628 2.2124 2.2348
May 2.2485 2.1683 2.2063
June 2.2111 2.1349 2.1751
July 2.1863 2.1498 2.1655
August 2.2097 2.1472 2.1733
September 2.2007 2.1099 2.1474
October 2.1692 2.1391 2.1573
November 2.2026 2.1651 2.1844
December 2.1936 2.1344 2.1611