2018 BAM to YER Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

168.2172 YER

YEARLY LOW

144.0524 YER

YEARLY AVERAGE

151.3921 YER

2018 BAM to YER Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BAM to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 6, valuing the pair at 168.2172. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 13, dropping to 144.0524.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 24.1648 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 155.9863 to the December average rate of 145.6769, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 168.2172 was up 9.21% compared to the 2017 peak of 154.0361, 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 841,086 YER

2017 Average 722,836 YER

Yearly Trough Low 720,262 YER

Transaction Impact: A difference of 120,824.06 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

159.6935

144.4027

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 155.1038, compared to 147.6804 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 7.4234 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 155.1038

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 147.6804

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was March, with a trading range of 12.2968 YER (High: 168.2172 / Low: 155.9205). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.2149 YER (High: 146.6799 / Low: 144.4650).

March Spread (Volatile) ±12.2968

December Spread (Stable) ±2.2149

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 5.8511 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -5.8511

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 158.4193) against the same month in 2017 (average: 136.5906), the exchange rate shifted by +21.8287 (+15.98%).

2018 Avg (March) 158.4193

2017 Avg (March) 136.5906

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	159.5455	152.7817	155.9863
February	159.7006	156.2890	158.0914
March	168.2172	155.9205	158.4193
April	158.3956	154.7181	157.2762
May	154.3722	147.7871	151.4251
June	151.3524	147.6545	149.4247
July	153.4508	148.2925	149.9435
August	150.3648	144.8860	147.8443
September	152.7519	147.9125	149.6301
October	150.3836	144.8721	147.0791
November	150.2824	144.0524	145.9087
December	146.6799	144.4650	145.6769