YEARLY HIGH
62.0696 RSD
YEARLY LOW
59.8213 RSD
YEARLY AVERAGE
60.5149 RSD

2018 BAM to RSD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BAM to RSD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 6, valuing the pair at 62.0696. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 1, dropping to 59.8213.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.2483 RSD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 60.5830 to the December average rate of 60.4966, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 62.0696 was down 2.57% compared to the 2017 peak of 63.7045, 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 310,348 RSD
2017 Average 310,070 RSD
Yearly Trough Low 299,106 RSD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,241.60 RSD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

60.7194
60.3402
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to RSD 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 60.4801, compared to 60.5497 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0697 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 60.4801
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 60.5497

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 2.0833 RSD (High: 62.0696 / Low: 59.9863). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6606 RSD (High: 60.9041 / Low: 60.2435).

November Spread (Volatile) ±2.0833
December Spread (Stable) ±0.6606

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.1507 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1507

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 60.6473) against the same month in 2017 (average: 60.7030), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0557 (-0.09%).

2018 Avg (November) 60.6473
2017 Avg (November) 60.7030

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 60.9857 59.9209 60.5830
February 61.0411 59.8353 60.5208
March 60.9786 59.8213 60.4282
April 61.1285 60.2739 60.5081
May 60.8603 60.1697 60.4686
June 61.7546 59.9551 60.3718
July 61.7866 59.9763 60.4570
August 61.3110 59.9066 60.4383
September 62.0313 60.1125 60.6878
October 61.4512 60.2543 60.5715
November 62.0696 59.9863 60.6473
December 60.9041 60.2435 60.4966