YEARLY HIGH
12693.3778 KMF
YEARLY LOW
247.9529 KMF
YEARLY AVERAGE
286.5248 KMF

2018 BAM to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BAM to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 5, valuing the pair at 12693.3778. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 16, dropping to 247.9529.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12445.4250 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 251.4222 to the December average rate of 251.8099, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 12693.3778 was up 4893.16% compared to the 2017 peak of 254.2154, 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 63,466,889 KMF
2017 Average 1,258,105 KMF
Yearly Trough Low 1,239,764 KMF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 62,227,124.85 KMF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

708.3751
209.8810
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to KMF 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 251.7565, compared to 321.2932 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 69.5367 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 251.7565
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 321.2932

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 12444.8766 KMF (High: 12693.3778 / Low: 248.5012). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.1767 KMF (High: 252.8284 / Low: 250.6517).

November Spread (Volatile) ±12444.8766
March Spread (Stable) ±2.1767

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 415.0240 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -415.0240

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 666.8339) against the same month in 2017 (average: 251.8344), the exchange rate shifted by +414.9994 (+164.79%).

2018 Avg (November) 666.8339
2017 Avg (November) 251.8344

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 253.4079 249.1319 251.4222
February 253.4984 250.6394 251.7952
March 252.8284 250.6517 251.7193
April 254.6578 250.3212 252.2016
May 253.0553 247.9529 251.4529
June 254.9931 249.8889 251.9479
July 257.6667 250.4732 252.2992
August 256.0038 250.0698 252.3012
September 259.9821 249.5878 252.7017
October 255.8359 250.2651 251.8133
November 12693.3778 248.5012 666.8339
December 253.2937 250.1525 251.8099