YEARLY HIGH
12992.3239 STD
YEARLY LOW
12092.0979 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
12534.0080 STD

2021 BAM to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the BAM to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 25, valuing the pair at 12992.3239. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 17, dropping to 12092.0979.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 900.2260 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12732.0959 to the December average rate of 12261.2198, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 12992.3239 was down 0.13% compared to the 2020 peak of 13008.7157, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 64,961,619 STD
2020 Average 62,726,077 STD
Yearly Trough Low 60,460,490 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,501,129.89 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

12936.3953
12199.8402
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to STD 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 12669.4649, compared to 12398.5512 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 270.9137 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12669.4649
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12398.5512

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was June, with a trading range of 559.7752 STD (High: 12958.1847 / Low: 12398.4095). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 124.3288 STD (High: 12496.4961 / Low: 12372.1673).

June Spread (Volatile) ±559.7752
October Spread (Stable) ±124.3288

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 232.0085 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -232.0085

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 12875.0157) against the same month in 2020 (average: 12290.4459), the exchange rate shifted by +584.5699 (+4.76%).

2021 Avg (May) 12875.0157
2020 Avg (May) 12290.4459

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12929.0921 12622.8678 12732.0959
February 12691.7208 12495.6676 12597.1322
March 12599.2350 12335.1871 12503.9437
April 12856.7038 12504.3064 12665.5944
May 12992.3239 12738.9037 12875.0157
June 12958.1847 12398.4095 12643.0072
July 12575.6394 12391.9303 12467.0143
August 12596.2715 12374.4010 12479.0583
September 12595.6173 12337.0122 12488.1110
October 12496.4961 12372.1673 12425.6744
November 12430.9998 12092.0979 12270.2292
December 12321.3165 12194.5313 12261.2198