YEARLY HIGH
1.6630 XCD
YEARLY LOW
1.4378 XCD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5608 XCD

2017 BAM to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BAM to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 1.6630. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 1.4378.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2251 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4686 to the December average rate of 1.6362, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.42% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.6630 was up 4.57% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.5903, 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 8,315 XCD
2016 Average 7,642 XCD
Yearly Trough Low 7,189 XCD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,125.56 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.6644
1.4508
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to XCD 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 1.4959, compared to 1.6256 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1297 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4959
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6256

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0555 XCD (High: 1.6235 / Low: 1.5680). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0328 XCD (High: 1.6368 / Low: 1.6040).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0555
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0328

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0224 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0224

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 1.6466) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.5461), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1006 (+6.51%).

2017 Avg (September) 1.6466
2016 Avg (September) 1.5461

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4879 1.4378 1.4686
February 1.4936 1.4585 1.4715
March 1.5013 1.4517 1.4771
April 1.5099 1.4615 1.4796
May 1.5534 1.5007 1.5279
June 1.5808 1.5384 1.5508
July 1.6235 1.5680 1.5926
August 1.6549 1.6200 1.6322
September 1.6630 1.6224 1.6466
October 1.6368 1.6040 1.6243
November 1.6487 1.6012 1.6219
December 1.6588 1.6220 1.6362