2018 BAM to GBP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4742 GBP

YEARLY LOW

0.4409 GBP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4529 GBP

2018 BAM to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BAM to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 3, valuing the pair at 0.4742. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 16, dropping to 0.4409.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0332 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4510 to the December average rate of 0.4594, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4742 was up 0.09% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4737, 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 2,371 GBP

2017 Average 2,240 GBP

Yearly Trough Low 2,205 GBP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 166.19 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4606

0.4457

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to GBP 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 0.4500, compared to 0.4557 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0058 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4500

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4557

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0227 GBP (High: 0.4742 / Low: 0.4514). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0084 GBP (High: 0.4532 / Low: 0.4448).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0227

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0084

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0070 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0070

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.4584) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4576), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0008 (+0.17%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.4584

2017 Avg (September) 0.4576

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4553	0.4437	0.4510
February	0.4562	0.4459	0.4521
March	0.4581	0.4438	0.4513
April	0.4552	0.4409	0.4469
May	0.4532	0.4448	0.4493
June	0.4561	0.4449	0.4491
July	0.4658	0.4493	0.4546
August	0.4652	0.4552	0.4590
September	0.4742	0.4514	0.4584
October	0.4584	0.4449	0.4514
November	0.4577	0.4421	0.4518
December	0.4664	0.4537	0.4594