2018 BAM to INR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

44.2628 INR

YEARLY LOW

38.8327 INR

YEARLY AVERAGE

41.2979 INR

2018 BAM to INR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BAM to INR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 14, valuing the pair at 44.2628. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 38.8327.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.4300 INR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 39.6650 to the December average rate of 41.1673, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.79% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 44.2628 was up 11.64% compared to the 2017 peak of 39.6472, 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 221,314 INR

2017 Average 187,950 INR

Yearly Trough Low 194,164 INR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 27,150.20 INR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

43.6272

39.3048

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to INR 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 40.6591, compared to 41.9366 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.2775 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 40.6591

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 41.9366

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 3.3421 INR (High: 43.8667 / Low: 40.5246). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6936 INR (High: 41.2818 / Low: 40.5882).

November Spread (Volatile) ±3.3421

March Spread (Stable) ±0.6936

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 1.3949 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3949

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 43.2670) against the same month in 2017 (average: 39.1034), the exchange rate shifted by +4.1636 (+10.65%).

2018 Avg (October) 43.2670

2017 Avg (October) 39.1034

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	40.5865	38.8327	39.6650
February	41.0633	40.2060	40.7055
March	41.2818	40.5882	41.0019
April	41.8064	40.6597	41.2656
May	41.7121	40.0512	40.8514
June	41.0311	39.9372	40.4652
July	41.9794	40.6866	41.1312
August	42.4969	40.4952	41.0724
September	43.7052	42.2948	43.1096
October	44.2628	42.4193	43.2670
November	43.8667	40.5246	41.8721
December	42.3235	40.3037	41.1673