2017 BAM to STD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 BAM to STD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the BAM to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 12651.3377. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 11, dropping to 12360.6410.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 290.6967 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12539.4109 to the December average rate of 12523.4468, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 12651.3377 was down 0.56% compared to the 2016 peak of 12722.0091, 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 STD 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 12533.0086, compared to 12518.5514 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 14.4572 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 232.3066 STD (High: 12592.9476 / Low: 12360.6410). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 92.2911 STD (High: 12569.6169 / Low: 12477.3258).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 35.3612 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 12543.9650) against the same month in 2016 (average: 12502.4820), the exchange rate shifted by +41.4830 (+0.33%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12603.9170 | 12476.2847 | 12539.4109 |
| February | 12599.0056 | 12469.8213 | 12535.0332 |
| March | 12590.2163 | 12447.7497 | 12525.1772 |
| April | 12612.0749 | 12445.1604 | 12527.0938 |
| May | 12651.3377 | 12486.7368 | 12543.9650 |
| June | 12608.4052 | 12408.8891 | 12527.3714 |
| July | 12590.7866 | 12425.4898 | 12527.2961 |
| August | 12569.6169 | 12477.3258 | 12528.8518 |
| September | 12628.6663 | 12459.7015 | 12530.1895 |
| October | 12633.7302 | 12436.5982 | 12518.4426 |
| November | 12592.9476 | 12360.6410 | 12483.0813 |
| December | 12568.3443 | 12441.4168 | 12523.4468 |