2018 BAM to SYP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

328.6097 SYP

YEARLY LOW

296.3284 SYP

YEARLY AVERAGE

311.3773 SYP

2018 BAM to SYP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BAM to SYP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 328.6097. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 13, dropping to 296.3284.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 32.2813 SYP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 320.9872 to the December average rate of 299.7036, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 328.6097 was up 3.61% compared to the 2017 peak of 317.1586, 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 1,643,049 SYP

2017 Average 977,364 SYP

Yearly Trough Low 1,481,642 SYP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 161,406.53 SYP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

327.8101

297.1485

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 318.9249, compared to 303.8297 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 15.0952 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 318.9249

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 303.8297

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 13.8740 SYP (High: 328.2292 / Low: 314.3552). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.6930 SYP (High: 301.8854 / Low: 297.1924).

January Spread (Volatile) ±13.8740

December Spread (Stable) ±4.6930

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 12.0358 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -12.0358

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 325.2550) against the same month in 2017 (average: 116.7060), the exchange rate shifted by +208.5490 (+178.70%).

2018 Avg (February) 325.2550

2017 Avg (February) 116.7060

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	328.2292	314.3552	320.9872
February	328.6097	321.4669	325.2550
March	327.0322	320.8125	324.6778
April	325.9214	318.3545	323.6063
May	317.6520	304.0920	311.5705
June	311.4411	303.7746	307.4526
July	315.6544	305.1512	308.4697
August	309.6467	297.9864	304.1826
September	314.2300	304.2805	307.8650
October	309.5547	298.0839	302.6037
November	309.1149	296.3284	300.1537
December	301.8854	297.1924	299.7036