YEARLY HIGH
0.0035 BAM
YEARLY LOW
0.0031 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0033 BAM

2020 SYP to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SYP to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 22, valuing the pair at 0.0035. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0031.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0004 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0034 to the December average rate of 0.0031, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.40% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0035 was up 1.88% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0035, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 18 BAM
2019 Average 17 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 16 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2.20 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0035
0.0031
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SYP 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 0.0035, compared to 0.0032 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0035
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0032

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0002 BAM (High: 0.0035 / Low: 0.0033). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 BAM (High: 0.0033 / Low: 0.0032).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0002
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.0034) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0034), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+2.31%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.0034
2019 Avg (March) 0.0034

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0035 0.0034 0.0034
February 0.0035 0.0034 0.0035
March 0.0035 0.0033 0.0034
April 0.0035 0.0035 0.0035
May 0.0035 0.0034 0.0035
June 0.0034 0.0034 0.0034
July 0.0034 0.0032 0.0033
August 0.0033 0.0032 0.0032
September 0.0033 0.0032 0.0032
October 0.0033 0.0032 0.0032
November 0.0033 0.0032 0.0032
December 0.0032 0.0031 0.0031