YEARLY HIGH
296.6130 AMD
YEARLY LOW
257.4051 AMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
278.5906 AMD

2017 BAM to AMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BAM to AMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 296.6130. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 257.4051.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 39.2079 AMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 263.7400 to the December average rate of 292.6980, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 296.6130 was up 3.57% compared to the 2016 peak of 286.3766, 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 1,483,065 AMD
2016 Average 1,359,116 AMD
Yearly Trough Low 1,287,025 AMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 196,039.61 AMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

295.5938
260.8442
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to AMD 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 268.0544, compared to 289.1267 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 21.0723 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 268.0544
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 289.1267

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 10.2414 AMD (High: 267.6465 / Low: 257.4051). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.1581 AMD (High: 291.3392 / Low: 286.1811).

January Spread (Volatile) ±10.2414
October Spread (Stable) ±5.1581

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 2.7323 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.7323

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 292.6980) against the same month in 2016 (average: 259.9101), the exchange rate shifted by +32.7879 (+12.62%).

2017 Avg (December) 292.6980
2016 Avg (December) 259.9101

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 267.6465 257.4051 263.7400
February 268.5806 260.9616 264.8855
March 269.0430 261.6954 264.7642
April 270.8218 262.1229 265.5794
May 277.5817 269.1995 273.2547
June 280.1341 273.9167 276.1028
July 286.7194 277.9778 281.9297
August 294.4421 285.7510 288.7540
September 295.1400 287.0858 291.5945
October 291.3392 286.1811 288.8622
November 295.3947 286.5295 290.9219
December 296.6130 290.5585 292.6980