YEARLY HIGH
226.7934 MRO
YEARLY LOW
122.0092 MRO
YEARLY AVERAGE
214.8459 MRO

2018 BAM to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BAM to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 226.7934. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 8, dropping to 122.0092.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 104.7842 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 221.1723 to the December average rate of 207.7529, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 226.7934 was up 0.73% compared to the 2017 peak of 225.1393, 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 1,133,967 MRO
2017 Average 1,039,721 MRO
Yearly Trough Low 610,046 MRO
Transaction Impact: A difference of 523,920.78 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

226.4933
202.0506
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to MRO 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 220.1456, compared to 209.5461 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 10.5996 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 220.1456
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 209.5461

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 92.4379 MRO (High: 214.4471 / Low: 122.0092). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.2009 MRO (High: 209.2492 / Low: 206.0482).

October Spread (Volatile) ±92.4379
December Spread (Stable) ±3.2009

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 9.4054 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -9.4054

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 224.4565) against the same month in 2017 (average: 195.4691), the exchange rate shifted by +28.9873 (+14.83%).

2018 Avg (February) 224.4565
2017 Avg (February) 195.4691

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 226.2771 215.9351 221.1723
February 226.7934 222.1409 224.4565
March 225.8026 221.7698 224.2280
April 225.6179 220.5137 223.3920
May 219.5786 210.1910 215.2268
June 215.5425 209.9399 212.3982
July 217.9019 210.6330 213.2550
August 213.5619 206.8566 210.6177
September 217.8254 210.9243 213.4930
October 214.4471 122.0092 204.0875
November 214.2825 205.4187 208.0703
December 209.2492 206.0482 207.7529