YEARLY HIGH
1.2307 BBD
YEARLY LOW
1.0637 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1550 BBD

2017 BAM to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BAM to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 1.2307. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 1.0637.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1669 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0870 to the December average rate of 1.2109, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.2307 was up 4.58% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.1767, 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 6,153 BBD
2016 Average 5,659 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 5,319 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 834.66 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.2317
1.0739
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to BBD 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 1.1070, compared to 1.2030 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0960 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1070
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2030

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0411 BBD (High: 1.2014 / Low: 1.1604). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0243 BBD (High: 1.2113 / Low: 1.1870).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0411
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0243

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 0.0166 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0166

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 1.2186) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.1456), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0730 (+6.37%).

2017 Avg (September) 1.2186
2016 Avg (September) 1.1456

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1028 1.0637 1.0870
February 1.1065 1.0793 1.0887
March 1.1110 1.0743 1.0931
April 1.1174 1.0815 1.0949
May 1.1496 1.1106 1.1307
June 1.1698 1.1385 1.1477
July 1.2014 1.1604 1.1786
August 1.2247 1.1989 1.2079
September 1.2307 1.2007 1.2186
October 1.2113 1.1870 1.2020
November 1.2201 1.1849 1.2003
December 1.2276 1.2004 1.2109