YEARLY HIGH
39.6075 BTN
YEARLY LOW
34.9180 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
37.5631 BTN

2017 BAM to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BAM to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 23, valuing the pair at 39.6075. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 10, dropping to 34.9180.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.6894 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 36.9985 to the December average rate of 38.8965, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 39.6075 was up 0.48% compared to the 2016 peak of 39.4199, 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 198,037 BTN
2016 Average 190,030 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 174,590 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 23,447.16 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

39.6230
34.9486
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to BTN 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 36.3822, compared to 38.7439 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.3617 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 36.3822
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 38.7439

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 3.9509 BTN (High: 39.1478 / Low: 35.1969). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6133 BTN (High: 39.2396 / Low: 38.6263).

August Spread (Volatile) ±3.9509
December Spread (Stable) ±0.6133

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.7031 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7031

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 39.2334) against the same month in 2016 (average: 38.2482), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9852 (+2.58%).

2017 Avg (September) 39.2334
2016 Avg (September) 38.2482

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 37.5187 36.2217 36.9985
February 37.3848 36.0714 36.5136
March 36.4099 35.3410 36.0413
April 35.9829 34.9180 35.3381
May 37.1323 35.7282 36.4227
June 37.7858 36.6742 36.9790
July 38.5786 37.5617 37.9899
August 39.1478 35.1969 38.3082
September 39.6075 38.7729 39.2334
October 39.4729 38.5333 39.1227
November 39.3609 38.4113 38.9127
December 39.2396 38.6263 38.8965