YEARLY HIGH
154.0361 YER
YEARLY LOW
133.0586 YER
YEARLY AVERAGE
144.5131 YER

2017 BAM to YER Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BAM to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 154.0361. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 133.0586.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 20.9776 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 135.9311 to the December average rate of 151.5352, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 154.0361 was up 4.70% compared to the 2016 peak of 147.1253, 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 770,181 YER
2016 Average 680,477 YER
Yearly Trough Low 665,293 YER
Transaction Impact: A difference of 104,887.81 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

154.1720
134.2728
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to YER 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 138.4708, compared to 150.5553 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 12.0845 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 138.4708
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 150.5553

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 5.1353 YER (High: 150.3702 / Low: 145.2349). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.0215 YER (High: 151.5967 / Low: 148.5752).

July Spread (Volatile) ±5.1353
October Spread (Stable) ±3.0215

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 2.0626 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.0626

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 152.5137) against the same month in 2016 (average: 143.2657), the exchange rate shifted by +9.2480 (+6.46%).

2017 Avg (September) 152.5137
2016 Avg (September) 143.2657

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 137.6901 133.0586 135.9311
February 138.2044 134.9371 136.1578
March 139.0301 134.3189 136.5906
April 139.8091 135.3279 137.0173
May 143.8538 138.9888 141.5092
June 146.4093 142.4650 143.6189
July 150.3702 145.2349 147.5050
August 153.2606 149.7388 151.1256
September 154.0361 150.2632 152.5137
October 151.5967 148.5752 150.4511
November 152.6965 148.3151 150.2013
December 153.6425 150.2222 151.5352