2018 AUD to BAM Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.2843 BAM

YEARLY LOW

1.1801 BAM

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.2366 BAM

2018 AUD to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AUD to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 1.2843. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 16, dropping to 1.1801.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1043 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2765 to the December average rate of 1.2304, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.2843 was down 10.01% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.4272, 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 6,422 BAM

2017 Average 6,646 BAM

Yearly Trough Low 5,900 BAM

Transaction Impact: A difference of 521.36 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.2837

1.1970

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 1.2457, compared to 1.2274 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0183 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2457

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2274

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0727 BAM (High: 1.2744 / Low: 1.2017). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0199 BAM (High: 1.2843 / Low: 1.2644).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0727

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0199

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0364 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0364

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 1.2765) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.3722), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0957 (-6.98%).

2018 Avg (January) 1.2765

2017 Avg (January) 1.3722

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.2843	1.2644	1.2765
February	1.2638	1.2374	1.2457
March	1.2516	1.2092	1.2303
April	1.2346	1.2086	1.2221
May	1.2725	1.2130	1.2446
June	1.2794	1.2344	1.2550
July	1.2487	1.2095	1.2366
August	1.2571	1.2061	1.2406
September	1.2204	1.1801	1.2042
October	1.2236	1.1831	1.2087
November	1.2662	1.2066	1.2439
December	1.2744	1.2017	1.2304