YEARLY HIGH
68.5770 ALL
YEARLY LOW
62.7629 ALL
YEARLY AVERAGE
65.3121 ALL

2018 BAM to ALL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BAM to ALL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 7, valuing the pair at 68.5770. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 24, dropping to 62.7629.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.8140 ALL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 68.2137 to the December average rate of 63.1474, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 68.5770 was down 2.26% compared to the 2017 peak of 70.1638, 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 342,885 ALL
2017 Average 342,853 ALL
Yearly Trough Low 313,815 ALL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 29,070.11 ALL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

68.7203
62.6408
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to ALL 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 66.4744, compared to 64.1498 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.3247 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 66.4744
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 64.1498

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 2.6759 ALL (High: 65.8720 / Low: 63.1960). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7181 ALL (High: 68.5440 / Low: 67.8259).

June Spread (Volatile) ±2.6759
January Spread (Stable) ±0.7181

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 1.2432 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2432

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 67.8865) against the same month in 2017 (average: 69.3780), the exchange rate shifted by -1.4915 (-2.15%).

2018 Avg (February) 67.8865
2017 Avg (February) 69.3780

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 68.5440 67.8259 68.2137
February 68.5770 67.3680 67.8865
March 67.6633 66.0417 67.0709
April 67.0252 65.8042 66.2093
May 65.6372 64.2359 64.9661
June 65.8720 63.1960 64.5001
July 66.1739 63.9379 64.5713
August 65.3539 63.7583 64.3318
September 66.4612 64.4644 64.9104
October 65.0377 63.4187 64.0397
November 65.6155 63.2200 63.8982
December 63.7130 62.7629 63.1474