YEARLY HIGH
29.2544 GMD
YEARLY LOW
22.8567 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
26.4811 GMD

2017 BAM to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BAM to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 29.2544. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 22.8567.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.3977 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 23.6622 to the December average rate of 28.7738, the exchange rate registered a net change of 21.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 29.2544 was up 16.22% compared to the 2016 peak of 25.1708, 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 146,272 GMD
2016 Average 118,805 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 114,283 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 31,988.50 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

29.2850
23.1510
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to GMD 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 24.8934, compared to 28.0687 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.1753 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 24.8934
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 28.0687

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 1.2019 GMD (High: 24.0586 / Low: 22.8567). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4267 GMD (High: 24.2743 / Low: 23.8476).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.2019
February Spread (Stable) ±0.4267

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: 28.7738) against the same month in 2016 (average: 23.0575), the exchange rate shifted by +5.7163 (+24.79%).

2017 Avg (December) 28.7738
2016 Avg (December) 23.0575

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 24.0586 22.8567 23.6622
February 24.2743 23.8476 24.0465
March 25.1056 23.9039 24.4503
April 25.3138 24.4449 24.7537
May 26.5268 25.3616 26.0633
June 26.9414 26.1136 26.3847
July 27.6257 26.7030 27.1217
August 28.2141 27.2085 27.7292
September 28.3974 27.6753 28.0552
October 28.7378 27.5712 28.2917
November 28.9505 27.9944 28.4406
December 29.2544 28.5087 28.7738