YEARLY HIGH
1.5287 BAM
YEARLY LOW
1.4172 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4739 BAM

2013 IMP to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the IMP to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 9, valuing the pair at 1.5287. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 27, dropping to 1.4172.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1116 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4725 to the December average rate of 1.4283, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.5287 was down 5.82% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.6232, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,644 BAM
2012 Average 7,617 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 7,086 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 557.76 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.5178
1.4201
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IMP 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 1.4906, compared to 1.4572 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0334 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4906
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4572

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 0.0638 BAM (High: 1.4976 / Low: 1.4338). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0193 BAM (High: 1.4799 / Low: 1.4606).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0638
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0193

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0303 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0303

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2013: 1.4959) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.5924), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0965 (-6.06%).

2013 Avg (July) 1.4959
2012 Avg (July) 1.5924

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4991 1.4429 1.4725
February 1.4976 1.4338 1.4648
March 1.5282 1.4961 1.5096
April 1.5268 1.4889 1.5029
May 1.5245 1.4872 1.5082
June 1.5061 1.4631 1.4855
July 1.5287 1.4730 1.4959
August 1.4799 1.4606 1.4692
September 1.4899 1.4464 1.4650
October 1.4473 1.4172 1.4347
November 1.4645 1.4391 1.4502
December 1.4438 1.4197 1.4283