2018 BAM to BTN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

44.2120 BTN

YEARLY LOW

38.8352 BTN

YEARLY AVERAGE

41.2796 BTN

2018 BAM to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BAM to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 14, valuing the pair at 44.2120. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 38.8352.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.3768 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 39.6540 to the December average rate of 41.1112, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 44.2120 was up 11.63% compared to the 2017 peak of 39.6075, 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 221,060 BTN

2017 Average 187,856 BTN

Yearly Trough Low 194,176 BTN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 26,884.15 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

43.5988

39.2953

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 40.6418, compared to 41.9173 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.2755 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 40.6418

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 41.9173

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 3.3234 BTN (High: 43.8029 / Low: 40.4794). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7038 BTN (High: 40.9491 / Low: 40.2454).

November Spread (Volatile) ±3.3234

February Spread (Stable) ±0.7038

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 1.3653 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3653

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 43.2402) against the same month in 2017 (average: 39.1227), the exchange rate shifted by +4.1175 (+10.52%).

2018 Avg (October) 43.2402

2017 Avg (October) 39.1227

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	40.4889	38.8352	39.6540
February	40.9491	40.2454	40.6565
March	41.3071	40.6028	40.9969
April	41.8691	40.6925	41.2618
May	41.4144	40.0898	40.8275
June	40.8997	40.1189	40.4543
July	42.0510	40.6902	41.1294
August	42.3311	40.3612	41.0770
September	43.6805	42.2804	43.0712
October	44.2120	42.5771	43.2402
November	43.8029	40.4794	41.8748
December	41.8754	40.4788	41.1112