2018 BAM to FJD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.2975 FJD

YEARLY LOW

1.2124 FJD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.2581 FJD

2018 BAM to FJD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BAM to FJD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 14, valuing the pair at 1.2975. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 28, dropping to 1.2124.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0851 FJD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2592 to the December average rate of 1.2354, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.2975 was up 2.29% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.2684, 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 6,488 FJD

2017 Average 5,946 FJD

Yearly Trough Low 6,062 FJD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 425.38 FJD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.2872

1.2293

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to FJD 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 1.2659, compared to 1.2504 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0154 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2659

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2504

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0620 FJD (High: 1.2744 / Low: 1.2124). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0197 FJD (High: 1.2916 / Low: 1.2719).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0620

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0197

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0260 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0260

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 1.2602) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.2308), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0293 (+2.38%).

2018 Avg (October) 1.2602

2017 Avg (October) 1.2308

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.2759	1.2439	1.2592
February	1.2857	1.2641	1.2747
March	1.2970	1.2595	1.2799
April	1.2916	1.2719	1.2823
May	1.2808	1.2316	1.2581
June	1.2609	1.2290	1.2409
July	1.2808	1.2424	1.2564
August	1.2649	1.2267	1.2464
September	1.2945	1.2558	1.2700
October	1.2975	1.2418	1.2602
November	1.2744	1.2124	1.2341
December	1.2579	1.2150	1.2354