YEARLY HIGH
1.0481 BAM
YEARLY LOW
0.9046 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9664 BAM

2017 AWG to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AWG to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 1.0481. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 10, dropping to 0.9046.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1435 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0232 to the December average rate of 0.9236, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.0481 was up 0.08% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.0472, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,240 BAM
2016 Average 4,930 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 4,523 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 717.38 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.0341
0.9034
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AWG 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 1.0045, compared to 0.9283 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0762 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0045
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9283

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0390 BAM (High: 1.0481 / Low: 1.0091). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0190 BAM (High: 0.9411 / Low: 0.9222).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0390
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0190

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 0.0322 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0322

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 1.0232) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.0037), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0195 (+1.95%).

2017 Avg (January) 1.0232
2016 Avg (January) 1.0037

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0481 1.0091 1.0232
February 1.0294 1.0051 1.0202
March 1.0335 1.0001 1.0165
April 1.0273 0.9944 1.0147
May 1.0002 0.9663 0.9825
June 0.9787 0.9522 0.9700
July 0.9601 0.9273 0.9455
August 0.9346 0.9090 0.9242
September 0.9299 0.9046 0.9143
October 0.9411 0.9222 0.9294
November 0.9446 0.9174 0.9325
December 0.9325 0.9102 0.9236