2018 BAM to UZS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 BAM to UZS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the BAM to UZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 5228.5286. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 15, dropping to 4509.2495.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 719.2791 UZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5076.0969 to the December average rate of 4842.8271, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 5228.5286 was up 4.59% compared to the 2017 peak of 4999.1421, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BAM based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
BAM to UZS Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 5012.0219, compared to 4751.2974 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 260.7245 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 263.0637 UZS (High: 4988.8638 / Low: 4725.8001). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 79.5220 UZS (High: 5179.5946 / Low: 5100.0726).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 223.1555 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 5174.3454) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1795.3904), the exchange rate shifted by +3378.9550 (+188.20%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5215.2617 | 4963.2000 | 5076.0969 |
| February | 5228.5286 | 5112.3596 | 5174.3454 |
| March | 5179.5946 | 5100.0726 | 5143.8030 |
| April | 5128.4493 | 4990.6697 | 5084.8824 |
| May | 4988.8638 | 4725.8001 | 4861.7269 |
| June | 4810.3353 | 4654.6252 | 4731.2767 |
| July | 4785.4469 | 4617.7571 | 4680.1684 |
| August | 4682.4133 | 4509.2495 | 4606.3742 |
| September | 4870.9675 | 4626.6875 | 4747.7171 |
| October | 4912.7615 | 4757.7434 | 4814.9249 |
| November | 4948.7430 | 4750.5090 | 4815.7729 |
| December | 4891.2736 | 4788.7983 | 4842.8271 |