YEARLY HIGH
0.0398 BAM
YEARLY LOW
0.0356 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0381 BAM

2019 SDG to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the SDG to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 1, valuing the pair at 0.0398. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 0.0356.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0041 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0360 to the December average rate of 0.0390, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.40% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0398 was down 82.97% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.2336, 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 199 BAM
2018 Average 460 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 178 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 20.71 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0397
0.0357
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 0.0371, compared to 0.0391 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0020 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0371
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0391

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was April, with a trading range of 0.0026 BAM (High: 0.0389 / Low: 0.0363). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 BAM (High: 0.0389 / Low: 0.0386).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0026
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2019: 0.0392) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0614), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0222 (-36.12%).

2019 Avg (October) 0.0392
2018 Avg (October) 0.0614

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0363 0.0356 0.0360
February 0.0364 0.0358 0.0362
March 0.0366 0.0360 0.0363
April 0.0389 0.0363 0.0368
May 0.0389 0.0386 0.0388
June 0.0389 0.0381 0.0384
July 0.0390 0.0383 0.0386
August 0.0393 0.0387 0.0390
September 0.0397 0.0390 0.0394
October 0.0398 0.0388 0.0392
November 0.0394 0.0388 0.0392
December 0.0394 0.0386 0.0390