2017 BAM to SLL Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 BAM to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the BAM to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 4695.9472. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 2917.7383.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1778.2089 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3751.6263 to the December average rate of 4629.6561, the exchange rate registered a net change of 23.40% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 4695.9472 was up 44.19% compared to the 2016 peak of 3256.6689, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BAM based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
BAM to SLL Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 4079.2591, compared to 4562.1769 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 482.9178 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 1169.3098 SLL (High: 4087.0481 / Low: 2917.7383). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 92.7183 SLL (High: 4629.1358 / Low: 4536.4175).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 8.1970 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 4629.6561) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2978.7278), the exchange rate shifted by +1650.9283 (+55.42%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4087.0481 | 2917.7383 | 3751.6263 |
| February | 4117.5037 | 3968.7386 | 4032.2078 |
| March | 4152.3233 | 3992.6120 | 4064.7698 |
| April | 4176.2075 | 4042.2623 | 4092.9597 |
| May | 4323.5651 | 4140.0968 | 4226.6936 |
| June | 4371.8327 | 4252.3187 | 4307.2976 |
| July | 4522.8002 | 4331.0334 | 4421.4235 |
| August | 4621.0051 | 4495.3118 | 4546.3275 |
| September | 4638.5768 | 4537.7850 | 4599.6043 |
| October | 4629.1358 | 4536.4175 | 4591.4073 |
| November | 4657.8707 | 4528.4780 | 4584.6427 |
| December | 4695.9472 | 4597.5645 | 4629.6561 |