YEARLY HIGH
2.2927 BAM
YEARLY LOW
2.1877 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.2394 BAM

2013 XDR to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the XDR to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 1, valuing the pair at 2.2927. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 2.1877.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1050 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2611 to the December average rate of 2.1971, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.83% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 2.2927 was down 5.74% compared to the 2012 peak of 2.4323, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,463 BAM
2012 Average 11,663 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 10,939 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 524.81 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

2.2769
2.1898
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 2.2560, compared to 2.2228 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0332 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2560
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2228

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was January, with a trading range of 0.0658 BAM (High: 2.2913 / Low: 2.2254). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0181 BAM (High: 2.2421 / Low: 2.2239).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0658
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0181

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0249 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0249

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2013: 2.2616) against the same month in 2012 (average: 2.2952), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0336 (-1.47%).

2013 Avg (April) 2.2616
2012 Avg (April) 2.2952

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.2913 2.2254 2.2611
February 2.2635 2.2101 2.2362
March 2.2905 2.2571 2.2697
April 2.2927 2.2508 2.2616
May 2.2704 2.2503 2.2597
June 2.2585 2.2332 2.2480
July 2.2707 2.2316 2.2490
August 2.2421 2.2239 2.2314
September 2.2513 2.2158 2.2311
October 2.2231 2.1935 2.2085
November 2.2368 2.2092 2.2196
December 2.2119 2.1877 2.1971