YEARLY HIGH
20.3920 THB
YEARLY LOW
18.6327 THB
YEARLY AVERAGE
19.5731 THB

2017 BAM to THB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BAM to THB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 10, valuing the pair at 20.3920. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 16, dropping to 18.6327.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7593 THB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.2679 to the December average rate of 19.7554, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.53% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 20.3920 was down 1.25% compared to the 2016 peak of 20.6501, 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 101,960 THB
2016 Average 99,805 THB
Yearly Trough Low 93,164 THB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,796.36 THB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

20.3384
18.7377
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to THB 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 19.2073, compared to 19.9390 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7317 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 19.2073
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19.9390

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 0.7058 THB (High: 19.3385 / Low: 18.6327). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3088 THB (High: 19.9369 / Low: 19.6281).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.7058
November Spread (Stable) ±0.3088

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.2340 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2340

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 20.2050) against the same month in 2016 (average: 19.8920), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3130 (+1.57%).

2017 Avg (September) 20.2050
2016 Avg (September) 19.8920

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 19.4142 19.1053 19.2679
February 19.3769 18.8358 19.0606
March 19.2941 18.7101 19.0653
April 19.3385 18.6327 18.8711
May 19.7087 19.2336 19.4720
June 19.8896 19.3716 19.5069
July 20.0482 19.7333 19.8675
August 20.3402 19.9406 20.0831
September 20.3920 19.9973 20.2050
October 20.0751 19.7263 19.9710
November 19.9369 19.6281 19.7517
December 19.9629 19.5187 19.7554