YEARLY HIGH
29.6641 DOP
YEARLY LOW
24.7307 DOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
27.3410 DOP

2017 BAM to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BAM to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 29.6641. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 24.7307.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.9334 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 25.2768 to the December average rate of 29.2521, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 29.6641 was up 10.35% compared to the 2016 peak of 26.8826, 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 148,320 DOP
2016 Average 130,019 DOP
Yearly Trough Low 123,654 DOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 24,666.76 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

29.6497
24.8792
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to DOP 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 26.0322, compared to 28.6498 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.6177 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 26.0322
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 28.6498

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was September, with a trading range of 1.0785 DOP (High: 29.4225 / Low: 28.3440). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6268 DOP (High: 28.9588 / Low: 28.3319).

September Spread (Volatile) ±1.0785
October Spread (Stable) ±0.6268

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.2266 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2266

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 29.2521) against the same month in 2016 (average: 25.0451), the exchange rate shifted by +4.2070 (+16.80%).

2017 Avg (December) 29.2521
2016 Avg (December) 25.0451

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 25.6242 24.7307 25.2768
February 25.9040 25.1101 25.5028
March 26.2236 25.2851 25.7388
April 26.4297 25.5677 25.8543
May 27.1576 26.2642 26.7113
June 27.5667 26.9258 27.1090
July 28.3036 27.3821 27.8410
August 28.8886 28.2246 28.4944
September 29.4225 28.3440 28.8648
October 28.9588 28.3319 28.6381
November 29.3677 28.4080 28.8085
December 29.6641 28.8083 29.2521