YEARLY HIGH
5746.2087 GNF
YEARLY LOW
5203.6954 GNF
YEARLY AVERAGE
5471.0864 GNF

2018 BAM to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BAM to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 5746.2087. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 18, dropping to 5203.6954.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 542.5133 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5613.9802 to the December average rate of 5327.6409, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 5746.2087 was up 3.85% compared to the 2017 peak of 5533.1491, 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 28,731,044 GNF
2017 Average 26,335,512 GNF
Yearly Trough Low 26,018,477 GNF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,712,566.62 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

5726.7699
5271.6034
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to GNF 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 5582.8370, compared to 5359.3357 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 223.5013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5582.8370
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5359.3357

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 242.3408 GNF (High: 5740.1927 / Low: 5497.8519). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 109.7995 GNF (High: 5721.3962 / Low: 5611.5967).

January Spread (Volatile) ±242.3408
March Spread (Stable) ±109.7995

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 213.3245 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -213.3245

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 5688.8394) against the same month in 2017 (average: 5105.0015), the exchange rate shifted by +583.8379 (+11.44%).

2018 Avg (February) 5688.8394
2017 Avg (February) 5105.0015

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5740.1927 5497.8519 5613.9802
February 5746.2087 5617.9775 5688.8394
March 5721.3962 5611.5967 5679.0656
April 5712.9748 5574.3103 5668.0068
May 5557.3134 5316.7684 5454.6823
June 5466.1471 5328.0544 5392.4476
July 5533.1454 5368.5981 5420.0719
August 5439.9236 5203.6954 5343.6552
September 5519.4290 5347.2232 5419.1220
October 5433.5799 5254.6592 5335.9903
November 5461.0762 5229.2133 5309.5339
December 5394.2521 5270.6836 5327.6409