YEARLY HIGH
1.7241 XCD
YEARLY LOW
1.5551 XCD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6340 XCD

2018 BAM to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BAM to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 1.7241. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 13, dropping to 1.5551.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1691 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6843 to the December average rate of 1.5727, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.7241 was up 3.68% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.6630, 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 8,621 XCD
2017 Average 7,807 XCD
Yearly Trough Low 7,775 XCD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 845.27 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.7203
1.5593
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 1.6736, compared to 1.5943 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0793 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6736
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5943

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0731 XCD (High: 1.7226 / Low: 1.6495). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0242 XCD (High: 1.5841 / Low: 1.5598).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0731
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0242

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0632 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0632

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 1.7069) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.4715), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2354 (+16.00%).

2018 Avg (February) 1.7069
2017 Avg (February) 1.4715

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7226 1.6495 1.6843
February 1.7241 1.6870 1.7069
March 1.7162 1.6836 1.7038
April 1.7104 1.6707 1.6982
May 1.6669 1.5957 1.6350
June 1.6344 1.5941 1.6134
July 1.6565 1.6013 1.6186
August 1.6235 1.5637 1.5962
September 1.6490 1.5967 1.6154
October 1.6234 1.5642 1.5879
November 1.6222 1.5551 1.5751
December 1.5841 1.5598 1.5727