YEARLY HIGH
77.0183 LRD
YEARLY LOW
48.5479 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
60.5861 LRD

2017 BAM to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BAM to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 77.0183. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 48.5479.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 28.4703 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 50.8910 to the December average rate of 75.9789, the exchange rate registered a net change of 49.30% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 77.0183 was up 40.38% compared to the 2016 peak of 54.8651, 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 385,091 LRD
2016 Average 252,702 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 242,740 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 142,351.64 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

78.4876
48.3822
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to LRD 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 52.0418, compared to 69.1305 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 17.0886 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 52.0418
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 69.1305

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 16.1120 LRD (High: 70.4391 / Low: 54.3270). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2231 LRD (High: 51.9496 / Low: 50.7266).

August Spread (Volatile) ±16.1120
February Spread (Stable) ±1.2231

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 0.1040 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1040

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 75.9789) against the same month in 2016 (average: 49.5188), the exchange rate shifted by +26.4600 (+53.43%).

2017 Avg (December) 75.9789
2016 Avg (December) 49.5188

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 52.0921 48.5479 50.8910
February 51.9496 50.7266 51.2987
March 52.7743 50.4958 51.3595
April 52.7936 51.0040 51.5788
May 54.3167 51.6726 53.2254
June 54.6900 53.1286 53.8975
July 56.0516 53.5589 54.6438
August 70.4391 54.3270 67.8614
September 72.0025 69.7868 71.2297
October 71.8027 70.5410 71.1257
November 76.3255 70.8223 73.9433
December 77.0183 75.3019 75.9789