2018 BAM to LRD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

98.2860 LRD

YEARLY LOW

76.6747 LRD

YEARLY AVERAGE

86.8093 LRD

2018 BAM to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BAM to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 16, valuing the pair at 98.2860. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 76.6747.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 21.6112 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 79.0675 to the December average rate of 91.7125, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 98.2860 was up 27.61% compared to the 2017 peak of 77.0183, 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 491,430 LRD

2017 Average 303,199 LRD

Yearly Trough Low 383,374 LRD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 108,056.20 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

94.3651

77.6769

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 81.6424, compared to 91.9763 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 10.3339 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 81.6424

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 91.9763

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 8.5515 LRD (High: 98.2860 / Low: 89.7345). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3327 LRD (High: 92.3158 / Low: 90.9831).

July Spread (Volatile) ±8.5515

December Spread (Stable) ±1.3327

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 2.3378 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.3378

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 92.9744) against the same month in 2017 (average: 54.6438), the exchange rate shifted by +38.3306 (+70.15%).

2018 Avg (July) 92.9744

2017 Avg (July) 54.6438

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	82.0927	76.6747	79.0675
February	82.2099	77.2750	79.7518
March	83.4044	81.2182	82.6418
April	83.4968	81.2883	82.3823
May	82.5345	79.5543	80.9830
June	89.2709	82.5217	85.0280
July	98.2860	89.7345	92.9744
August	92.2467	88.9339	90.6366
September	95.5511	91.1347	92.5534
October	94.2785	90.6535	92.0382
November	94.5065	90.8734	91.9425
December	92.3158	90.9831	91.7125