YEARLY HIGH
67.3882 VUV
YEARLY LOW
62.7800 VUV
YEARLY AVERAGE
65.2041 VUV

2018 BAM to VUV Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BAM to VUV exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 67.3882. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 15, dropping to 62.7800.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.6082 VUV. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 65.5842 to the December average rate of 64.5020, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.65% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 67.3882 was up 2.82% compared to the 2017 peak of 65.5383, 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 336,941 VUV
2017 Average 308,692 VUV
Yearly Trough Low 313,900 VUV
Transaction Impact: A difference of 23,041.02 VUV purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

66.7693
63.8367
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to VUV 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 65.7015, compared to 64.7067 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.9948 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 65.7015
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 64.7067

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 2.6883 VUV (High: 66.2761 / Low: 63.5878). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5408 VUV (High: 65.0404 / Low: 63.4996).

May Spread (Volatile) ±2.6883
June Spread (Stable) ±1.5408

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.3747 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3747

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 66.4730) against the same month in 2017 (average: 59.0597), the exchange rate shifted by +7.4133 (+12.55%).

2018 Avg (March) 66.4730
2017 Avg (March) 59.0597

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 66.6377 64.6596 65.5842
February 67.3556 65.5345 66.2848
March 67.3882 65.5685 66.4730
April 67.1404 65.4950 66.5249
May 66.2761 63.5878 65.1502
June 65.0404 63.4996 64.1919
July 66.5329 64.3043 65.0095
August 65.1797 62.7800 64.0810
September 66.2016 64.1042 64.8547
October 66.8374 64.2713 65.2325
November 66.5242 63.9062 64.5603
December 65.1785 63.6150 64.5020