YEARLY HIGH
0.9239 BND
YEARLY LOW
0.7959 BND
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8499 BND

2018 BAM to BND Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BAM to BND exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.9239. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 10, dropping to 0.7959.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1279 BND. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8236 to the December average rate of 0.9134, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.90% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.9239 was up 11.36% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.8296, 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 4,619 BND
2017 Average 3,984 BND
Yearly Trough Low 3,980 BND
Transaction Impact: A difference of 639.67 BND purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.9230
0.8082
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to BND 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 0.8314, compared to 0.8684 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0370 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8314
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8684

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.1265 BND (High: 0.9239 / Low: 0.7974). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0093 BND (High: 0.8310 / Low: 0.8217).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1265
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0093

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0564 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0564

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.9134) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.8150), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0985 (+12.08%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.9134
2017 Avg (December) 0.8150

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8346 0.8149 0.8236
February 0.8412 0.8258 0.8336
March 0.8344 0.8245 0.8293
April 0.8310 0.8217 0.8273
May 0.8924 0.7991 0.8178
June 0.9133 0.7959 0.8567
July 0.9221 0.8037 0.8503
August 0.9076 0.8108 0.8895
September 0.9218 0.8201 0.8838
October 0.8471 0.8029 0.8275
November 0.9164 0.7974 0.8457
December 0.9239 0.7974 0.9134