YEARLY HIGH
306.9082 AMD
YEARLY LOW
279.0928 AMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
291.9550 AMD

2018 BAM to AMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BAM to AMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 306.9082. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 15, dropping to 279.0928.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 27.8154 AMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 300.8298 to the December average rate of 282.0598, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 306.9082 was up 3.47% compared to the 2017 peak of 296.6130, 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 1,534,541 AMD
2017 Average 1,393,381 AMD
Yearly Trough Low 1,395,464 AMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 139,076.98 AMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

306.2128
279.8640
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 298.5430, compared to 285.3669 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 13.1761 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 298.5430
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 285.3669

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 14.2065 AMD (High: 299.6360 / Low: 285.4294). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.2983 AMD (High: 284.4881 / Low: 279.1897).

May Spread (Volatile) ±14.2065
December Spread (Stable) ±5.2983

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 9.3621 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -9.3621

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 304.0171) against the same month in 2017 (average: 264.8855), the exchange rate shifted by +39.1316 (+14.77%).

2018 Avg (February) 304.0171
2017 Avg (February) 264.8855

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 306.3268 295.6973 300.8298
February 306.9082 300.1282 304.0171
March 305.0227 299.5016 302.9153
April 305.5888 299.9999 302.2940
May 299.6360 285.4294 292.9318
June 292.2094 284.3452 288.2701
July 294.2727 284.5845 288.1764
August 288.8579 279.0928 284.6823
September 295.0267 285.7987 289.1761
October 291.7017 281.7230 284.8848
November 292.5783 280.1389 283.2222
December 284.4881 279.1897 282.0598