YEARLY HIGH
0.4812 BAM
YEARLY LOW
0.4505 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4666 BAM

2013 PLN to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the PLN to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.4812. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 23, dropping to 0.4505.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0307 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4737 to the December average rate of 0.4691, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.4812 was down 0.67% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.4845, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 9,624 BAM
2012 Average 9,366 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 9,010 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 614.31 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.4754
0.4551
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN 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 0.4688, compared to 0.4644 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0044 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4688
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4644

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0158 BAM (High: 0.4744 / Low: 0.4586). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0037 BAM (High: 0.4690 / Low: 0.4653).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0158
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0037

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 0.0120 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0120

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.4737) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.4478), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0259 (+5.79%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.4737
2012 Avg (January) 0.4478

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4812 0.4668 0.4737
February 0.4716 0.4672 0.4693
March 0.4742 0.4676 0.4710
April 0.4771 0.4666 0.4732
May 0.4744 0.4586 0.4688
June 0.4622 0.4505 0.4568
July 0.4643 0.4513 0.4582
August 0.4674 0.4572 0.4627
September 0.4673 0.4550 0.4621
October 0.4695 0.4638 0.4674
November 0.4690 0.4653 0.4669
December 0.4729 0.4655 0.4691