YEARLY HIGH
0.4364 JOD
YEARLY LOW
0.3769 JOD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4096 JOD

2017 BAM to JOD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BAM to JOD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 0.4364. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.3769.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0594 JOD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3850 to the December average rate of 0.4294, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.53% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.4364 was up 4.59% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.4173, 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 2,182 JOD
2016 Average 2,004 JOD
Yearly Trough Low 1,885 JOD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 297.24 JOD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.4366
0.3803
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to JOD 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 0.3926, compared to 0.4266 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0340 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3926
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4266

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0145 JOD (High: 0.4264 / Low: 0.4119). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0086 JOD (High: 0.4294 / Low: 0.4208).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0145
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0086

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 0.0057 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0057

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 0.4319) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.4058), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0260 (+6.42%).

2017 Avg (September) 0.4319
2016 Avg (September) 0.4058

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3901 0.3769 0.3850
February 0.3919 0.3825 0.3858
March 0.3941 0.3806 0.3876
April 0.3964 0.3837 0.3884
May 0.4079 0.3940 0.4013
June 0.4156 0.4040 0.4074
July 0.4264 0.4119 0.4182
August 0.4342 0.4250 0.4281
September 0.4364 0.4254 0.4319
October 0.4294 0.4208 0.4262
November 0.4325 0.4199 0.4255
December 0.4361 0.4255 0.4294