YEARLY HIGH
12.0776 MXN
YEARLY LOW
10.0425 MXN
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.9076 MXN

2017 BAM to MXN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BAM to MXN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 12.0776. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 16, dropping to 10.0425.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0351 MXN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.5992 to the December average rate of 11.6403, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 12.0776 was up 4.55% compared to the 2016 peak of 11.5517, 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 60,388 MXN
2016 Average 52,818 MXN
Yearly Trough Low 50,212 MXN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,175.45 MXN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

11.7786
10.1193
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to MXN 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 10.7430, compared to 11.0722 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3292 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.7430
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.0722

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.8494 MXN (High: 11.9539 / Low: 11.1044). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1941 MXN (High: 10.9601 / Low: 10.7660).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.8494
September Spread (Stable) ±0.1941

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.5584 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5584

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 11.6403) against the same month in 2016 (average: 11.0552), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5851 (+5.29%).

2017 Avg (December) 11.6403
2016 Avg (December) 11.0552

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.9539 11.1044 11.5992
February 11.3989 10.6384 11.0408
March 10.7474 10.1978 10.5296
April 10.6888 10.0425 10.2576
May 10.8130 10.4403 10.6123
June 10.8046 10.2323 10.4188
July 10.6927 10.2997 10.5026
August 10.9773 10.6186 10.7493
September 10.9601 10.7660 10.8632
October 11.5886 10.9328 11.3205
November 11.5821 11.2099 11.3574
December 12.0776 11.2927 11.6403