YEARLY HIGH
1.2823 BZD
YEARLY LOW
1.1598 BZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2157 BZD

2018 BAM to BZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BAM to BZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 1.2823. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 13, dropping to 1.1598.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1225 BZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2524 to the December average rate of 1.1731, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.2823 was up 3.08% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.2440, 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 6,412 BZD
2017 Average 5,810 BZD
Yearly Trough Low 5,799 BZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 612.44 BZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.2794
1.1635
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to BZD 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 1.2447, compared to 1.1866 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0581 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2447
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1866

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0560 BZD (High: 1.2431 / Low: 1.1871). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0187 BZD (High: 1.1817 / Low: 1.1630).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0560
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0187

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0468 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0468

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 1.2697) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.0944), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1754 (+16.02%).

2018 Avg (February) 1.2697
2017 Avg (February) 1.0944

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2797 1.2259 1.2524
February 1.2823 1.2548 1.2697
March 1.2754 1.2521 1.2668
April 1.2717 1.2434 1.2629
May 1.2431 1.1871 1.2161
June 1.2153 1.1858 1.2001
July 1.2316 1.1917 1.2038
August 1.2069 1.1633 1.1867
September 1.2265 1.1881 1.2017
October 1.2069 1.1657 1.1808
November 1.2095 1.1598 1.1737
December 1.1817 1.1630 1.1731