YEARLY HIGH
18.4878 TWD
YEARLY LOW
16.4784 TWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
17.5647 TWD

2017 BAM to TWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BAM to TWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 20, valuing the pair at 18.4878. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 12, dropping to 16.4784.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0095 TWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.2373 to the December average rate of 18.1346, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 18.4878 was down 3.69% compared to the 2016 peak of 19.1953, 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 92,439 TWD
2016 Average 91,252 TWD
Yearly Trough Low 82,392 TWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,047.36 TWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

18.5317
16.4596
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to TWD 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 16.9719, compared to 18.1575 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.1855 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.9719
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.1575

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.6708 TWD (High: 17.2223 / Low: 16.5515). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2514 TWD (High: 18.2592 / Low: 18.0077).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.6708
December Spread (Stable) ±0.2514

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.4299 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4299

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 18.3590) against the same month in 2016 (average: 18.0439), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3152 (+1.75%).

2017 Avg (September) 18.3590
2016 Avg (September) 18.0439

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 17.4629 17.1585 17.2373
February 17.2223 16.5515 16.8075
March 16.9429 16.5234 16.7551
April 16.8402 16.4784 16.6323
May 17.3054 16.7276 17.0351
June 17.7768 17.2189 17.3644
July 18.1980 17.6986 17.9290
August 18.4726 18.1422 18.2715
September 18.4878 18.1987 18.3590
October 18.3038 17.9073 18.1887
November 18.2981 17.8850 18.0618
December 18.2592 18.0077 18.1346