2018 BAM to RUB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

41.9782 RUB

YEARLY LOW

34.7292 RUB

YEARLY AVERAGE

37.8928 RUB

2018 BAM to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BAM to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 9, valuing the pair at 41.9782. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 34.7292.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.2489 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 35.3098 to the December average rate of 39.3442, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 41.9782 was up 14.41% compared to the 2017 peak of 36.6926, 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 209,891 RUB

2017 Average 168,463 RUB

Yearly Trough Low 173,646 RUB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 36,244.65 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

40.9164

34.8001

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to RUB 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 36.7687, compared to 39.0170 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.2483 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 36.7687

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 39.0170

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 3.6458 RUB (High: 39.6736 / Low: 36.0277). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9432 RUB (High: 37.9905 / Low: 37.0473).

April Spread (Volatile) ±3.6458

June Spread (Stable) ±0.9432

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 1.7037 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.7037

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 40.4067) against the same month in 2017 (average: 35.1188), the exchange rate shifted by +5.2879 (+15.06%).

2018 Avg (September) 40.4067

2017 Avg (September) 35.1188

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	35.8306	34.7292	35.3098
February	36.5519	35.0708	35.9153
March	36.5895	35.3971	36.0193
April	39.6736	36.0277	38.1859
May	39.1465	36.7116	37.7103
June	37.9905	37.0473	37.4715
July	38.2978	36.9600	37.6411
August	40.8060	37.5222	39.2296
September	41.9782	38.8413	40.4067
October	39.6413	38.0217	38.7030
November	40.1419	38.1001	38.7774
December	40.7691	38.4798	39.3442