YEARLY HIGH
1.7753 LTL
YEARLY LOW
0.5398 LTL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8117 LTL

2017 BAM to LTL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BAM to LTL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 10, valuing the pair at 1.7753. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 0.5398.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2356 LTL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4900 to the December average rate of 0.6054, the exchange rate registered a net change of -59.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.7753 was up 0.20% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.7717, 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 8,877 LTL
2016 Average 8,729 LTL
Yearly Trough Low 2,699 LTL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,177.81 LTL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.8849
0.4454
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to LTL 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 1.0220, compared to 0.6015 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4204 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0220
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6015

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 1.2348 LTL (High: 1.7746 / Low: 0.5398). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0121 LTL (High: 0.6056 / Low: 0.5935).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.2348
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0121

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 1.0963 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0963

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 1.7650) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.7445), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0205 (+1.18%).

2017 Avg (March) 1.7650
2016 Avg (March) 1.7445

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7746 0.5398 1.4900
February 1.7716 0.5409 1.0690
March 1.7753 1.7557 1.7650
April 1.7583 0.5408 0.6687
May 0.5748 0.5553 0.5654
June 0.5849 0.5692 0.5738
July 0.6007 0.5802 0.5893
August 0.6124 0.5994 0.6040
September 0.6153 0.6003 0.6093
October 0.6056 0.5935 0.6010
November 0.6101 0.5925 0.6001
December 0.6138 0.6002 0.6054