YEARLY HIGH
0.1283 BAM
YEARLY LOW
0.1131 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1210 BAM

2019 LSL to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the LSL to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 0.1283. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 12, dropping to 0.1131.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0151 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1233 to the December average rate of 0.1222, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.1283 was down 6.92% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.1378, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 641 BAM
2018 Average 628 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 566 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 75.55 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.1259
0.1155
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 0.1220, compared to 0.1201 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0019 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1220
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1201

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.0112 BAM (High: 0.1243 / Low: 0.1131). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0029 BAM (High: 0.1243 / Low: 0.1215).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0112
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0029

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0078 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0078

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 0.1251) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.1338), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0088 (-6.55%).

2019 Avg (February) 0.1251
2018 Avg (February) 0.1338

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1281 0.1182 0.1233
February 0.1283 0.1226 0.1251
March 0.1228 0.1188 0.1205
April 0.1243 0.1215 0.1230
May 0.1228 0.1193 0.1214
June 0.1216 0.1155 0.1188
July 0.1263 0.1223 0.1241
August 0.1243 0.1131 0.1163
September 0.1209 0.1165 0.1195
October 0.1210 0.1167 0.1188
November 0.1215 0.1160 0.1196
December 0.1252 0.1192 0.1222