YEARLY HIGH
5.1029 NOK
YEARLY LOW
4.5053 NOK
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.7698 NOK

2017 BAM to NOK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BAM to NOK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 5.1029. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 23, dropping to 4.5053.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5975 NOK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.5991 to the December average rate of 5.0318, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 5.1029 was up 2.83% compared to the 2016 peak of 4.9626, 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 25,514 NOK
2016 Average 23,755 NOK
Yearly Trough Low 22,527 NOK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,987.72 NOK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

5.0815
4.4856
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to NOK 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 4.6912, compared to 4.8484 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1572 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.6912
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.8484

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.2292 NOK (High: 5.0591 / Low: 4.8300). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0641 NOK (High: 4.5694 / Low: 4.5053).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.2292
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0641

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0639 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0639

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 5.0318) against the same month in 2016 (average: 4.6164), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4154 (+9.00%).

2017 Avg (December) 5.0318
2016 Avg (December) 4.6164

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.6467 4.5335 4.5991
February 4.5694 4.5053 4.5352
March 4.7158 4.5439 4.6487
April 4.7870 4.6327 4.7049
May 4.8574 4.7586 4.8052
June 4.9045 4.8210 4.8541
July 4.8792 4.6986 4.8047
August 4.7967 4.6866 4.7639
September 4.8317 4.7239 4.7719
October 4.9405 4.7648 4.8071
November 5.0591 4.8300 4.9108
December 5.1029 4.9886 5.0318