2018 BAM to KES Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 BAM to KES Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the BAM to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 65.2060. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 15, dropping to 58.3240.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.8820 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 64.1096 to the December average rate of 59.4701, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 65.2060 was up 2.74% compared to the 2017 peak of 63.4643, 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 2018.
BAM to KES 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 62.7239, compared to 59.7522 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.9717 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 2.2245 KES (High: 62.0678 / Low: 59.8433). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6354 KES (High: 59.7949 / Low: 59.1595).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 2.3327 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 64.1096) against the same month in 2017 (average: 56.3729), the exchange rate shifted by +7.7367 (+13.72%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65.2060 | 62.9833 | 64.1096 |
| February | 64.9607 | 63.0536 | 64.0476 |
| March | 64.2526 | 63.1208 | 63.7754 |
| April | 63.9135 | 62.0001 | 63.2194 |
| May | 62.0678 | 59.8433 | 60.8866 |
| June | 61.1560 | 59.4277 | 60.3048 |
| July | 61.5418 | 59.6807 | 60.2833 |
| August | 60.2741 | 58.3240 | 59.4620 |
| September | 61.4426 | 59.5227 | 60.2806 |
| October | 60.5798 | 58.7635 | 59.3905 |
| November | 61.1635 | 59.0171 | 59.6270 |
| December | 59.7949 | 59.1595 | 59.4701 |