2017 BAM to CDF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

995.3395 CDF

YEARLY LOW

617.6969 CDF

YEARLY AVERAGE

844.7182 CDF

2017 BAM to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BAM to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 3, valuing the pair at 995.3395. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 617.6969.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 377.6426 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 659.8330 to the December average rate of 955.3068, the exchange rate registered a net change of 44.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 995.3395 was up 55.86% compared to the 2016 peak of 638.6273, 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 4,976,697 CDF

2016 Average 2,736,097 CDF

Yearly Trough Low 3,088,485 CDF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,888,212.79 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

991.9757

629.6382

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BAM to CDF 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 744.5845, compared to 944.8518 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 200.2672 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 744.5845

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 944.8518

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 110.6938 CDF (High: 976.8351 / Low: 866.1413). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 21.8268 CDF (High: 959.9125 / Low: 938.0857).

July Spread (Volatile) ±110.6938

September Spread (Stable) ±21.8268

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 11.2897 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -11.2897

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 961.7809) against the same month in 2016 (average: 559.2639), the exchange rate shifted by +402.5169 (+71.97%).

2017 Avg (August) 961.7809

2016 Avg (August) 559.2639

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	692.4590	617.6969	659.8330
February	711.0080	679.0665	692.9723
March	750.8057	705.3334	726.9378
April	782.9349	735.6865	753.9465
May	821.3051	780.9677	799.5656
June	869.1909	818.7154	834.2519
July	976.8351	866.1413	916.5331
August	995.3395	930.1975	961.7809
September	959.9125	938.0857	950.4912
October	952.7899	929.7036	942.0561
November	958.2866	925.9677	942.9425
December	978.9817	938.5706	955.3068