YEARLY HIGH
0.9791 BAM
YEARLY LOW
0.8782 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9206 BAM

2018 ANG to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ANG to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 13, valuing the pair at 0.9791. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 4, dropping to 0.8782.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1010 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8993 to the December average rate of 0.9675, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.9791 was down 7.47% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.0582, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,896 BAM
2017 Average 4,871 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 4,391 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 504.90 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.9756
0.8789
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ANG 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 0.9027, compared to 0.9384 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0357 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9027
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9384

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0632 BAM (High: 0.9515 / Low: 0.8883). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0155 BAM (High: 0.9764 / Low: 0.9610).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0632
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0155

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0200 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0200

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.9672) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.9341), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0331 (+3.54%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.9672
2017 Avg (November) 0.9341

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9186 0.8799 0.8993
February 0.8974 0.8782 0.8869
March 0.8994 0.8830 0.8888
April 0.9057 0.8855 0.8916
May 0.9432 0.9059 0.9219
June 0.9346 0.9164 0.9278
July 0.9205 0.8847 0.9077
August 0.9365 0.8978 0.9174
September 0.9515 0.8883 0.9114
October 0.9714 0.9382 0.9592
November 0.9791 0.9389 0.9672
December 0.9764 0.9610 0.9675