YEARLY HIGH
0.2735 BAM
YEARLY LOW
0.2451 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2564 BAM

2021 CNY to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the CNY to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 8, valuing the pair at 0.2735. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.2451.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0284 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2482 to the December average rate of 0.2716, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.2735 was up 5.64% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.2589, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 CNY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 6,839 BAM
2020 Average 6,216 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 6,127 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 711.04 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.2740
0.2458
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY 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 0.2508, compared to 0.2619 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0111 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2508
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2619

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.0095 BAM (High: 0.2729 / Low: 0.2634). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0028 BAM (High: 0.2638 / Low: 0.2611).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0095
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0028

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0013 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0013

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 0.2716) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.2457), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0259 (+10.55%).

2021 Avg (December) 0.2716
2020 Avg (December) 0.2457

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2506 0.2451 0.2482
February 0.2525 0.2484 0.2503
March 0.2543 0.2507 0.2524
April 0.2538 0.2489 0.2511
May 0.2525 0.2488 0.2505
June 0.2544 0.2505 0.2526
July 0.2569 0.2534 0.2552
August 0.2577 0.2543 0.2565
September 0.2622 0.2547 0.2571
October 0.2638 0.2611 0.2625
November 0.2729 0.2634 0.2684
December 0.2735 0.2705 0.2716