YEARLY HIGH
2001.6400 MGA
YEARLY LOW
1650.5118 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
1802.1937 MGA

2017 BAM to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BAM to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 2001.6400. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 2, dropping to 1650.5118.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 351.1282 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1783.0876 to the December average rate of 1953.3585, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.55% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2001.6400 was up 4.75% compared to the 2016 peak of 1910.8807, 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 10,008,200 MGA
2016 Average 8,986,310 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 8,252,559 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,755,641.01 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1977.0770
1692.4548
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to MGA 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 1760.0830, compared to 1844.3045 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 84.2216 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1760.0830
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1844.3045

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 161.4123 MGA (High: 1811.9241 / Low: 1650.5118). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 55.7531 MGA (High: 1801.0993 / Low: 1745.3462).

March Spread (Volatile) ±161.4123
May Spread (Stable) ±55.7531

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, 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 66.9143 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -66.9143

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 1953.3585) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1795.8417), the exchange rate shifted by +157.5168 (+8.77%).

2017 Avg (December) 1953.3585
2016 Avg (December) 1795.8417

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1814.6072 1742.7611 1783.0876
February 1776.6284 1662.2728 1716.1733
March 1811.9241 1650.5118 1742.1565
April 1822.2991 1732.8178 1752.6529
May 1801.0993 1745.3462 1768.9124
June 1846.7799 1763.6331 1797.5151
July 1789.8651 1696.7512 1743.1154
August 1824.7326 1755.5816 1790.6914
September 1851.9746 1795.0990 1820.8729
October 1877.6515 1819.0070 1850.1529
November 1955.5204 1875.0498 1907.6361
December 2001.6400 1911.1723 1953.3585