YEARLY HIGH
0.5682 BAM
YEARLY LOW
0.5636 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5668 BAM

2013 LTL to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LTL to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 9, valuing the pair at 0.5682. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 10, dropping to 0.5636.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0046 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5670 to the December average rate of 0.5667, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.5682 was down 0.58% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.5715, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,841 BAM
2012 Average 2,835 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 2,818 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 23.22 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.5670
0.5666
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LTL 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 0.5669, compared to 0.5667 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5669
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5667

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was July, with a trading range of 0.0042 BAM (High: 0.5677 / Low: 0.5636). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 BAM (High: 0.5670 / Low: 0.5662).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0042
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 0.5669) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.5673), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0004 (-0.07%).

2013 Avg (May) 0.5669
2012 Avg (May) 0.5673

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5681 0.5660 0.5670
February 0.5675 0.5652 0.5666
March 0.5675 0.5662 0.5668
April 0.5678 0.5660 0.5669
May 0.5682 0.5658 0.5669
June 0.5675 0.5660 0.5669
July 0.5677 0.5636 0.5667
August 0.5674 0.5660 0.5667
September 0.5676 0.5655 0.5667
October 0.5677 0.5663 0.5668
November 0.5670 0.5662 0.5668
December 0.5673 0.5661 0.5667