YEARLY HIGH
12651.3377 STD
YEARLY LOW
12360.6410 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
12525.7800 STD

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BAM based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 63,256,689 STD
2016 Average 62,621,219 STD
Yearly Trough Low 61,803,205 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,453,483.50 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

12550.0534
12476.9930
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12533.0086
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12518.5514

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

November Spread (Volatile) ±232.3066
August Spread (Stable) ±92.2911

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -35.3612

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2017 Avg (May) 12543.9650
2016 Avg (May) 12502.4820

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