YEARLY HIGH
14.4948 HNL
YEARLY LOW
12.3302 HNL
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.5546 HNL

2017 BAM to HNL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BAM to HNL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 20, valuing the pair at 14.4948. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 12.3302.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.1646 HNL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.6884 to the December average rate of 14.3104, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 14.4948 was up 9.05% compared to the 2016 peak of 13.2923, 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 72,474 HNL
2016 Average 64,393 HNL
Yearly Trough Low 61,651 HNL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,822.94 HNL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

14.4726
12.5262
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to HNL 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 12.9809, compared to 14.1283 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.1475 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.9809
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.1283

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.6535 HNL (High: 12.9837 / Low: 12.3302). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2532 HNL (High: 14.2635 / Low: 14.0103).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.6535
October Spread (Stable) ±0.2532

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.1558 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1558

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 14.2787) against the same month in 2016 (average: 13.0873), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1914 (+9.10%).

2017 Avg (September) 14.2787
2016 Avg (September) 13.0873

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.9837 12.3302 12.6884
February 13.0429 12.6906 12.8202
March 13.0578 12.6153 12.8400
April 13.1099 12.6563 12.8336
May 13.4865 13.0331 13.2600
June 13.6725 13.3801 13.4429
July 14.0359 13.5785 13.7899
August 14.3060 13.9857 14.0984
September 14.4948 14.0479 14.2787
October 14.2635 14.0103 14.1229
November 14.4377 13.9627 14.1695
December 14.4936 14.1487 14.3104