YEARLY HIGH
13.0400 MXN
YEARLY LOW
11.8467 MXN
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.2688 MXN

2021 BAM to MXN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the BAM to MXN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 8, valuing the pair at 13.0400. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 11.8467.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1932 MXN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.4291 to the December average rate of 12.0754, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 13.0400 was down 6.57% compared to the 2020 peak of 13.9571, 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 65,200 MXN
2020 Average 62,640 MXN
Yearly Trough Low 59,234 MXN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,966.23 MXN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

12.6934
12.0075
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to MXN 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 12.4355, compared to 12.1020 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3336 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.4355
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.1020

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 0.7770 MXN (High: 13.0400 / Low: 12.2630). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2072 MXN (High: 12.2101 / Low: 12.0028).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.7770
July Spread (Stable) ±0.2072

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.3880 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3880

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2021: 12.6362) against the same month in 2020 (average: 12.6185), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0177 (+0.14%).

2021 Avg (March) 12.6362
2020 Avg (March) 12.6185

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.7830 12.1303 12.4291
February 13.0170 12.3016 12.5517
March 13.0400 12.2630 12.6362
April 12.5065 12.1098 12.2482
May 12.5043 12.2570 12.4003
June 12.6395 12.0909 12.3478
July 12.2101 12.0028 12.0687
August 12.2630 11.9356 12.0863
September 12.2285 11.9682 12.0646
October 12.3364 11.9968 12.1366
November 12.6338 11.9386 12.1804
December 12.4381 11.8467 12.0754