YEARLY HIGH
17.9373 UYU
YEARLY LOW
15.1362 UYU
YEARLY AVERAGE
16.5517 UYU

2017 BAM to UYU Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BAM to UYU exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 25, valuing the pair at 17.9373. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 2, dropping to 15.1362.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.8011 UYU. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.5368 to the December average rate of 17.4936, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 17.9373 was down 3.86% compared to the 2016 peak of 18.6573, 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 89,687 UYU
2016 Average 85,290 UYU
Yearly Trough Low 75,681 UYU
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,005.44 UYU purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

17.8835
15.1947
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to UYU 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 15.6892, compared to 17.4142 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.7249 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.6892
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.4142

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.7186 UYU (High: 16.2399 / Low: 15.5213). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2965 UYU (High: 15.5741 / Low: 15.2776).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.7186
February Spread (Stable) ±0.2965

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and October, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1180 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1180

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2017: 17.6594) against the same month in 2016 (average: 15.8844), the exchange rate shifted by +1.7751 (+11.17%).

2017 Avg (October) 17.6594
2016 Avg (October) 15.8844

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 15.7368 15.3039 15.5368
February 15.5741 15.2776 15.4188
March 15.7490 15.1362 15.4532
April 15.8539 15.3872 15.5785
May 16.2399 15.5213 15.8833
June 16.5916 16.1123 16.2649
July 17.0697 16.4411 16.8613
August 17.6397 17.0603 17.2825
September 17.7535 17.3476 17.6301
October 17.9373 17.4185 17.6594
November 17.9215 17.3037 17.5581
December 17.6736 17.3194 17.4936