YEARLY HIGH
1.4272 BAM
YEARLY LOW
1.2438 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3298 BAM

2017 AUD to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AUD to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 23, valuing the pair at 1.4272. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 30, dropping to 1.2438.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1835 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3722 to the December average rate of 1.2639, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.4272 was up 3.33% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.3813, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,136 BAM
2016 Average 6,575 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 6,219 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 917.29 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.4227
1.2494
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD 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 1.3639, compared to 1.2956 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0684 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3639
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2956

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.0594 BAM (High: 1.3512 / Low: 1.2918). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0165 BAM (High: 1.3155 / Low: 1.2991).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0594
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0165

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0627 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0627

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 1.4082) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.2559), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1523 (+12.13%).

2017 Avg (February) 1.4082
2016 Avg (February) 1.2559

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3879 1.3407 1.3722
February 1.4272 1.3780 1.4082
March 1.4200 1.3731 1.3947
April 1.4006 1.3413 1.3775
May 1.3512 1.2918 1.3147
June 1.3341 1.2873 1.3163
July 1.3516 1.3027 1.3243
August 1.3187 1.2943 1.3107
September 1.3155 1.2991 1.3081
October 1.3077 1.2692 1.2962
November 1.2953 1.2438 1.2704
December 1.2780 1.2470 1.2639