2018 BAM to AED Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.3433 AED

YEARLY LOW

2.1136 AED

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.2207 AED

2018 BAM to AED Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BAM to AED exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 2.3433. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 13, dropping to 2.1136.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2297 AED. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2891 to the December average rate of 2.1375, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.3433 was up 3.68% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.2601, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,716 AED

2017 Average 10,610 AED

Yearly Trough Low 10,568 AED

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,148.59 AED purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.3380

2.1193

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to AED 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 2.2746, compared to 2.1669 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1077 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2746

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1669

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0994 AED (High: 2.3412 / Low: 2.2418). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0328 AED (High: 2.1527 / Low: 2.1199).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0994

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0328

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0859 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0859

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 2.3198) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.9998), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3200 (+16.00%).

2018 Avg (February) 2.3198

2017 Avg (February) 1.9998

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.3412	2.2418	2.2891
February	2.3433	2.2928	2.3198
March	2.3325	2.2882	2.3157
April	2.3246	2.2705	2.3080
May	2.2655	2.1687	2.2222
June	2.2214	2.1667	2.1928
July	2.2515	2.1764	2.1999
August	2.2065	2.1254	2.1694
September	2.2412	2.1702	2.1956
October	2.2063	2.1260	2.1581
November	2.2048	2.1136	2.1408
December	2.1527	2.1199	2.1375