YEARLY HIGH
16.7943 ETB
YEARLY LOW
11.9634 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.8674 ETB

2017 BAM to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BAM to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 16.7943. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 11.9634.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.8309 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.2613 to the December average rate of 16.5636, the exchange rate registered a net change of 35.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 16.7943 was up 31.39% compared to the 2016 peak of 12.7824, 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 83,971 ETB
2016 Average 61,772 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 59,817 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 24,154.29 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

16.9938
11.8311
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to ETB 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 12.6334, compared to 15.1015 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.4681 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.6334
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.1015

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 2.4292 ETB (High: 16.5107 / Low: 14.0815). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3388 ETB (High: 14.4844 / Low: 14.1455).

October Spread (Volatile) ±2.4292
September Spread (Stable) ±0.3388

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 16.5636) against the same month in 2016 (average: 12.0615), the exchange rate shifted by +4.5020 (+37.33%).

2017 Avg (December) 16.5636
2016 Avg (December) 12.0615

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.4815 11.9634 12.2613
February 12.6011 12.1642 12.3432
March 12.6502 12.1973 12.4246
April 12.8235 12.3263 12.5136
May 13.2163 12.7660 13.0046
June 13.5432 13.1156 13.2529
July 13.9485 13.4525 13.6897
August 14.4100 13.9454 14.0914
September 14.4844 14.1455 14.3236
October 16.5107 14.0815 15.5519
November 16.7070 16.1444 16.3886
December 16.7943 16.2868 16.5636