2017 BAM to SOS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

361.4956 SOS

YEARLY LOW

307.3895 SOS

YEARLY AVERAGE

334.4267 SOS

2017 BAM to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BAM to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 20, valuing the pair at 361.4956. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 307.3895.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 54.1062 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 313.9917 to the December average rate of 351.1464, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.83% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 361.4956 was up 0.85% compared to the 2016 peak of 358.4440, 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 1,807,478 SOS

2016 Average 1,679,468 SOS

Yearly Trough Low 1,536,947 SOS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 270,530.82 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

357.9827

309.9925

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to SOS 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 320.3452, compared to 348.5082 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 28.1630 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 320.3452

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 348.5082

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 16.8957 SOS (High: 336.8313 / Low: 319.9355). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.0607 SOS (High: 337.5097 / Low: 329.4490).

May Spread (Volatile) ±16.8957

June Spread (Stable) ±8.0607

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 5.7098 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -5.7098

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 353.9835) against the same month in 2016 (average: 334.1943), the exchange rate shifted by +19.7891 (+5.92%).

2017 Avg (September) 353.9835

2016 Avg (September) 334.1943

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	318.4515	307.3895	313.9917
February	322.2111	310.6130	315.2298
March	321.5212	311.0543	315.9479
April	323.5439	314.3112	317.3394
May	336.8313	319.9355	327.2036
June	337.5097	329.4490	332.3590
July	346.6436	333.9269	340.5722
August	360.3253	345.7609	349.4423
September	361.4956	347.4196	353.9835
October	354.1781	344.2902	348.2737
November	357.1809	342.5550	347.6314
December	359.4170	345.2159	351.1464