YEARLY HIGH
317.1586 SYP
YEARLY LOW
113.4824 SYP
YEARLY AVERAGE
195.0561 SYP

2017 BAM to SYP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BAM to SYP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 10, valuing the pair at 317.1586. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 113.4824.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 203.6762 SYP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 116.3022 to the December average rate of 311.7898, the exchange rate registered a net change of 168.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 317.1586 was up 145.53% compared to the 2016 peak of 129.1723, 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 1,585,793 SYP
2016 Average 613,978 SYP
Yearly Trough Low 567,412 SYP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,018,380.84 SYP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

333.5537
96.5521
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to SYP 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 118.6130, compared to 271.4992 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 152.8863 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 118.6130
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 271.4992

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 186.3824 SYP (High: 315.3647 / Low: 128.9822). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.7872 SYP (High: 118.4609 / Low: 115.6737).

August Spread (Volatile) ±186.3824
February Spread (Stable) ±2.7872

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 4.2841 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.2841

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 313.8035) against the same month in 2016 (average: 122.7199), the exchange rate shifted by +191.0836 (+155.71%).

2017 Avg (September) 313.8035
2016 Avg (September) 122.7199

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 117.9954 113.4824 116.3022
February 118.4609 115.6737 116.7060
March 119.0573 115.1721 117.1507
April 119.7488 115.9070 117.3293
May 123.2037 119.0253 121.1912
June 125.3717 122.0134 122.9985
July 128.9604 124.3589 126.3590
August 315.3647 128.9822 258.4628
September 317.1586 309.1411 313.8035
October 311.9006 305.6534 309.5194
November 314.2431 305.1185 309.0609
December 316.0914 309.0761 311.7898