YEARLY HIGH
9.6212 LSL
YEARLY LOW
8.3723 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.9356 LSL

2021 BAM to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the BAM to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 9.6212. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 19, dropping to 8.3723.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2490 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.3865 to the December average rate of 9.1715, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 9.6212 was down 9.56% compared to the 2020 peak of 10.6378, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 48,106 LSL
2020 Average 47,964 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 41,861 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,244.75 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

9.4722
8.4440
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to LSL 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 8.9540, compared to 8.9171 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0369 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.9540
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.9171

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.5159 LSL (High: 9.3617 / Low: 8.8459). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2177 LSL (High: 8.9144 / Low: 8.6967).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.5159
April Spread (Stable) ±0.2177

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.3015 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3015

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 9.3865) against the same month in 2020 (average: 8.1502), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2363 (+15.17%).

2021 Avg (January) 9.3865
2020 Avg (January) 8.1502

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.6212 9.1670 9.3865
February 9.3040 8.9538 9.1306
March 9.4184 8.9268 9.1228
April 8.9144 8.6967 8.8213
May 8.9006 8.5755 8.7331
June 8.7375 8.3723 8.5297
July 8.9669 8.6400 8.7737
August 9.1518 8.7607 8.9112
September 9.0226 8.5260 8.7791
October 9.0457 8.5978 8.8267
November 9.3617 8.8459 9.0403
December 9.3407 8.9823 9.1715