YEARLY HIGH
1.1054 AWG
YEARLY LOW
0.9541 AWG
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0368 AWG

2017 BAM to AWG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BAM to AWG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 1.1054. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.9541.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1513 AWG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9774 to the December average rate of 1.0827, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.1054 was up 4.77% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.0551, 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 5,527 AWG
2016 Average 5,073 AWG
Yearly Trough Low 4,771 AWG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 756.63 AWG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.1055
0.9658
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to AWG 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 0.9960, compared to 1.0775 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0814 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9960
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0775

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0369 AWG (High: 0.9910 / Low: 0.9541). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0219 AWG (High: 1.0844 / Low: 1.0625).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0369
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0219

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0178 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0178

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 1.0938) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.0262), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0677 (+6.59%).

2017 Avg (September) 1.0938
2016 Avg (September) 1.0262

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9910 0.9541 0.9774
February 0.9950 0.9714 0.9803
March 0.9999 0.9676 0.9839
April 1.0056 0.9734 0.9856
May 1.0349 0.9998 1.0180
June 1.0502 1.0218 1.0310
July 1.0784 1.0416 1.0578
August 1.1001 1.0700 1.0820
September 1.1054 1.0753 1.0938
October 1.0844 1.0625 1.0760
November 1.0901 1.0586 1.0724
December 1.0987 1.0724 1.0827