2018 BAM to CAD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.8246 CAD

YEARLY LOW

0.7555 CAD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.7833 CAD

2018 BAM to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BAM to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 16, valuing the pair at 0.8246. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 2, dropping to 0.7555.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0691 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7747 to the December average rate of 0.7827, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.8246 was up 5.18% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.7840, 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 4,123 CAD

2017 Average 3,745 CAD

Yearly Trough Low 3,777 CAD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 345.68 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.8200

0.7603

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to CAD 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 0.7911, compared to 0.7754 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0157 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7911

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7754

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0345 CAD (High: 0.7990 / Low: 0.7645). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0196 CAD (High: 0.8129 / Low: 0.7933).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0345

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0196

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0219 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0219

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.8151) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.7315), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0836 (+11.42%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.8151

2017 Avg (March) 0.7315

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.7852	0.7597	0.7747
February	0.8044	0.7799	0.7943
March	0.8246	0.7994	0.8151
April	0.8129	0.7933	0.8007
May	0.7923	0.7671	0.7788
June	0.7935	0.7719	0.7833
July	0.8053	0.7763	0.7864
August	0.7819	0.7606	0.7704
September	0.7990	0.7645	0.7787
October	0.7823	0.7555	0.7653
November	0.7873	0.7609	0.7691
December	0.7987	0.7648	0.7827