YEARLY HIGH
128.3995 GYD
YEARLY LOW
109.5907 GYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
119.7697 GYD

2017 BAM to GYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BAM to GYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 11, valuing the pair at 128.3995. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 109.5907.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 18.8087 GYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 112.7146 to the December average rate of 125.2554, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 128.3995 was up 5.97% compared to the 2016 peak of 121.1671, 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 641,997 GYD
2016 Average 582,485 GYD
Yearly Trough Low 547,954 GYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 94,043.74 GYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

128.0414
111.3212
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to GYD 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 114.8144, compared to 124.7250 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 9.9106 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 114.8144
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 124.7250

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 5.3707 GYD (High: 119.3949 / Low: 114.0242). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.5070 GYD (High: 125.6105 / Low: 123.1036).

May Spread (Volatile) ±5.3707
October Spread (Stable) ±2.5070

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 1.9707 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.9707

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 126.6481) against the same month in 2016 (average: 117.7657), the exchange rate shifted by +8.8824 (+7.54%).

2017 Avg (September) 126.6481
2016 Avg (September) 117.7657

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 114.5947 109.5907 112.7146
February 114.3273 111.4799 112.8531
March 115.4361 111.8840 113.4362
April 116.2643 111.7213 113.6774
May 119.3949 114.0242 117.0612
June 121.3124 117.6761 119.1438
July 124.3592 119.3696 122.1023
August 126.8908 123.4019 125.1855
September 128.3995 124.1844 126.6481
October 125.6105 123.1036 124.6774
November 126.8230 123.0033 124.4813
December 126.8891 123.8011 125.2554