YEARLY HIGH
0.3462 BAM
YEARLY LOW
0.2482 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3276 BAM

2013 SDG to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SDG to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 29, valuing the pair at 0.3462. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.2482.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0980 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3338 to the December average rate of 0.2505, the exchange rate registered a net change of -24.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.3462 was down 41.46% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.5915, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,731 BAM
2012 Average 2,306 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 1,241 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 489.92 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.3512
0.2414
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 0.3378, compared to 0.3174 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0205 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3378
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3174

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was November, with a trading range of 0.0790 BAM (High: 0.3315 / Low: 0.2526). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0041 BAM (High: 0.3356 / Low: 0.3315).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0790
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0041

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0725 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0725

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 0.3421) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.5537), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2117 (-38.23%).

2013 Avg (March) 0.3421
2012 Avg (March) 0.5537

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3399 0.3271 0.3338
February 0.3387 0.3249 0.3317
March 0.3462 0.3393 0.3421
April 0.3460 0.3381 0.3406
May 0.3455 0.3369 0.3418
June 0.3418 0.3320 0.3371
July 0.3460 0.3344 0.3395
August 0.3356 0.3315 0.3334
September 0.3382 0.3279 0.3325
October 0.3282 0.3215 0.3254
November 0.3315 0.2526 0.3230
December 0.2533 0.2482 0.2505