YEARLY HIGH
209.4113 KZT
YEARLY LOW
168.7391 KZT
YEARLY AVERAGE
188.5312 KZT

2017 BAM to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BAM to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 20, valuing the pair at 209.4113. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 27, dropping to 168.7391.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 40.6722 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 179.8662 to the December average rate of 202.1184, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 209.4113 was down 2.04% compared to the 2016 peak of 213.7742, 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 1,047,057 KZT
2016 Average 967,271 KZT
Yearly Trough Low 843,696 KZT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 203,360.97 KZT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

210.6794
167.7830
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to KZT 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 176.4091, compared to 200.6532 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 24.2442 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 176.4091
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 200.6532

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 11.0330 KZT (High: 179.7721 / Low: 168.7391). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.9472 KZT (High: 203.9475 / Low: 200.0004).

February Spread (Volatile) ±11.0330
December Spread (Stable) ±3.9472

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 5.6197 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.6197

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 207.1047) against the same month in 2016 (average: 194.1488), the exchange rate shifted by +12.9558 (+6.67%).

2017 Avg (September) 207.1047
2016 Avg (September) 194.1488

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 181.6942 177.0906 179.8662
February 179.7721 168.7391 174.2465
March 175.2685 169.0980 172.7350
April 176.0535 168.9402 171.3577
May 179.1180 174.7362 177.4174
June 188.1085 178.8373 182.8317
July 196.0104 187.3761 191.5685
August 205.2533 198.8768 201.1545
September 209.4113 204.4113 207.1047
October 207.5653 198.4531 202.6035
November 202.2883 197.4550 199.3699
December 203.9475 200.0004 202.1184