2018 BAM to SDG Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

28.5917 SDG

YEARLY LOW

4.2811 SDG

YEARLY AVERAGE

13.9289 SDG

2018 BAM to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BAM to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 6, valuing the pair at 28.5917. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 4.2811.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 24.3106 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.3702 to the December average rate of 27.6984, the exchange rate registered a net change of 533.80% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 28.5917 was up 564.74% compared to the 2017 peak of 4.3012, 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 142,959 SDG

2017 Average 19,174 SDG

Yearly Trough Low 21,405 SDG

Transaction Impact: A difference of 121,553.08 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

30.1106

2.0301

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BAM to SDG 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 9.8963, compared to 17.9615 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 8.0651 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.8963

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.9615

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 17.3618 SDG (High: 27.9375 / Low: 10.5757). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1987 SDG (High: 4.4798 / Low: 4.2811).

October Spread (Volatile) ±17.3618

January Spread (Stable) ±0.1987

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.4467 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4467

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 27.7706) against the same month in 2017 (average: 4.0068), the exchange rate shifted by +23.7638 (+593.09%).

2018 Avg (November) 27.7706

2017 Avg (November) 4.0068

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	4.4798	4.2811	4.3702
February	11.5130	4.4692	10.5396
March	11.5347	11.2610	11.4013
April	11.4842	11.2142	11.3751
May	11.2060	10.6701	10.9283
June	10.9150	10.6146	10.7635
July	11.0328	10.6735	10.7853
August	10.8436	10.4174	10.6435
September	10.9833	10.6399	10.7741
October	27.9375	10.5757	20.0969
November	28.5917	27.3996	27.7706
December	27.9115	27.4500	27.6984