2017 BAM to IDR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 BAM to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the BAM to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 8321.0091. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 2, dropping to 7178.6817.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1142.3274 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7263.5446 to the December average rate of 8204.3093, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 8321.0091 was up 6.15% compared to the 2016 peak of 7838.6722, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BAM based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
BAM to IDR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 7377.6017, compared to 8077.2212 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 699.6194 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 251.3486 IDR (High: 7657.4269 / Low: 7406.0782). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 99.8834 IDR (High: 8154.1046 / Low: 8054.2212).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween April and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 14.5292 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 8204.3093) against the same month in 2016 (average: 7223.7947), the exchange rate shifted by +980.5145 (+13.57%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7362.5292 | 7179.5598 | 7263.5446 |
| February | 7381.4705 | 7199.6505 | 7260.1515 |
| March | 7392.7512 | 7178.6817 | 7293.4100 |
| April | 7429.0109 | 7190.2974 | 7283.9954 |
| May | 7657.4269 | 7406.0782 | 7530.8108 |
| June | 7792.8368 | 7565.1024 | 7633.6981 |
| July | 8002.6146 | 7754.1057 | 7860.1607 |
| August | 8157.1839 | 8001.0125 | 8058.4009 |
| September | 8154.1046 | 8054.2212 | 8105.7876 |
| October | 8185.6063 | 8056.5959 | 8124.5989 |
| November | 8222.1108 | 8003.5896 | 8110.0698 |
| December | 8321.0091 | 8138.3637 | 8204.3093 |