2017 BAM to AUD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.8040 AUD

YEARLY LOW

0.7007 AUD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.7530 AUD

2017 BAM to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BAM to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 30, valuing the pair at 0.8040. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 23, dropping to 0.7007.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1034 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7288 to the December average rate of 0.7913, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.8040 was down 1.30% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.8146, 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 4,020 AUD

2016 Average 3,806 AUD

Yearly Trough Low 3,503 AUD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 516.76 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.7994

0.7021

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to AUD 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 0.7338, compared to 0.7721 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0384 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7338

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7721

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.0341 AUD (High: 0.7741 / Low: 0.7401). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0096 AUD (High: 0.7698 / Low: 0.7601).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0341

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0096

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0186 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0186

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 0.7873) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.7333), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0540 (+7.36%).

2017 Avg (November) 0.7873

2016 Avg (November) 0.7333

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.7459	0.7205	0.7288
February	0.7257	0.7007	0.7102
March	0.7283	0.7042	0.7171
April	0.7455	0.7140	0.7261
May	0.7741	0.7401	0.7607
June	0.7768	0.7496	0.7597
July	0.7677	0.7398	0.7552
August	0.7726	0.7583	0.7630
September	0.7698	0.7601	0.7645
October	0.7879	0.7647	0.7715
November	0.8040	0.7720	0.7873
December	0.8019	0.7825	0.7913