2018 BAM to KPW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

574.1605 KPW

YEARLY LOW

517.8622 KPW

YEARLY AVERAGE

544.1375 KPW

2018 BAM to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BAM to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 574.1605. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 13, dropping to 517.8622.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 56.2983 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 560.8963 to the December average rate of 523.7469, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 574.1605 was up 3.68% compared to the 2017 peak of 553.7954, 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 2,870,802 KPW

2017 Average 2,599,845 KPW

Yearly Trough Low 2,589,311 KPW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 281,491.31 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

572.8835

519.2800

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 557.3366, compared to 530.9383 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 26.3982 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 557.3366

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 530.9383

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 24.3602 KPW (High: 573.6602 / Low: 549.3000). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.0696 KPW (High: 527.5189 / Low: 519.4493).

January Spread (Volatile) ±24.3602

December Spread (Stable) ±8.0696

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 21.0519 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -21.0519

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 568.4165) against the same month in 2017 (average: 490.0500), the exchange rate shifted by +78.3665 (+15.99%).

2018 Avg (February) 568.4165

2017 Avg (February) 490.0500

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	573.6602	549.3000	560.8963
February	574.1605	561.7978	568.4165
March	571.5236	560.6540	567.4090
April	569.5824	556.3585	565.5366
May	555.1145	531.3816	544.4847
June	544.2924	530.8786	537.2762
July	551.6504	533.2480	539.0351
August	540.6630	520.7580	531.5498
September	549.1398	531.7420	537.9669
October	540.6230	520.9132	528.7844
November	540.2080	517.8622	524.5470
December	527.5189	519.4493	523.7469