YEARLY HIGH
553.7954 KPW
YEARLY LOW
478.8767 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
519.7756 KPW

2017 BAM to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BAM to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 553.7954. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 478.8767.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 74.9186 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 489.0636 to the December average rate of 544.8943, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.42% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 553.7954 was up 4.60% compared to the 2016 peak of 529.4647, 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 2,768,977 KPW
2016 Average 2,546,185 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 2,394,384 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 374,593.22 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

554.2928
483.1336
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to KPW 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 498.1810, compared to 541.3702 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 43.1892 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 498.1810
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 541.3702

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 18.5819 KPW (High: 540.6966 / Low: 522.1146). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 10.9176 KPW (High: 545.0796 / Low: 534.1620).

July Spread (Volatile) ±18.5819
October Spread (Stable) ±10.9176

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 7.4478 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.4478

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 548.3628) against the same month in 2016 (average: 515.5229), the exchange rate shifted by +32.8399 (+6.37%).

2017 Avg (September) 548.3628
2016 Avg (September) 515.5229

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 495.4366 478.8767 489.0636
February 497.3601 485.7477 490.0500
March 499.9953 483.4982 491.9429
April 502.7596 486.6451 492.7372
May 517.3683 499.7218 508.8408
June 526.4805 512.3618 516.4514
July 540.6966 522.1146 530.3699
August 551.1174 539.4374 543.5655
September 553.7954 540.2991 548.3628
October 545.0796 534.1620 540.9151
November 549.0614 533.2272 540.1137
December 552.4034 540.1645 544.8943