YEARLY HIGH
10.7179 MDL
YEARLY LOW
9.6045 MDL
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.1562 MDL

2018 BAM to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BAM to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 2, valuing the pair at 10.7179. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 15, dropping to 9.6045.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1134 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.5614 to the December average rate of 9.9942, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 10.7179 was down 3.05% compared to the 2017 peak of 11.0551, 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 53,590 MDL
2017 Average 53,163 MDL
Yearly Trough Low 48,023 MDL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,566.99 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

10.6352
9.7494
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to MDL 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 10.3394, compared to 9.9729 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3665 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.3394
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.9729

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.4681 MDL (High: 10.2473 / Low: 9.7792). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1468 MDL (High: 10.3946 / Low: 10.2479).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.4681
April Spread (Stable) ±0.1468

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 0.2458 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2458

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 10.5313) against the same month in 2017 (average: 10.8571), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3258 (-3.00%).

2018 Avg (February) 10.5313
2017 Avg (February) 10.8571

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.7177 10.4429 10.5614
February 10.7179 10.4150 10.5313
March 10.5762 10.3661 10.4461
April 10.3946 10.2479 10.3360
May 10.2361 9.9882 10.0902
June 10.1694 9.9513 10.0716
July 10.2286 9.8457 10.0081
August 10.0232 9.6045 9.8232
September 10.2264 9.8463 10.0462
October 10.1793 9.8837 9.9936
November 10.2473 9.7792 9.9723
December 10.1063 9.8662 9.9942