2018 BAM to KGS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

43.7289 KGS

YEARLY LOW

39.4257 KGS

YEARLY AVERAGE

41.3745 KGS

2018 BAM to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BAM to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 43.7289. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 15, dropping to 39.4257.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.3032 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 43.0265 to the December average rate of 39.9830, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 43.7289 was up 2.58% compared to the 2017 peak of 42.6308, 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 218,644 KGS

2017 Average 198,623 KGS

Yearly Trough Low 197,129 KGS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 21,515.76 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

43.4759

39.6655

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to KGS 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 42.3962, compared to 40.3528 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.0434 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 42.3962

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 40.3528

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 2.1209 KGS (High: 42.4304 / Low: 40.3095). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6183 KGS (High: 40.2721 / Low: 39.6538).

May Spread (Volatile) ±2.1209

December Spread (Stable) ±0.6183

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No 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 1.5032 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5032

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 43.0265) against the same month in 2017 (average: 37.6852), the exchange rate shifted by +5.3413 (+14.17%).

2018 Avg (January) 43.0265

2017 Avg (January) 37.6852

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	43.7289	42.1557	43.0265
February	43.6636	42.4893	43.1583
March	43.2803	42.4024	42.9738
April	43.3477	42.3311	42.9735
May	42.4304	40.3095	41.4702
June	41.3658	40.2784	40.7749
July	41.8482	40.4314	40.8632
August	40.9327	39.4257	40.2427
September	41.5744	40.2573	40.7286
October	41.1724	39.7410	40.2569
November	41.2408	39.5344	40.0422
December	40.2721	39.6538	39.9830