YEARLY HIGH
1.0088 BAM
YEARLY LOW
0.9873 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0003 BAM

2017 BGN to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BGN to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 1.0088. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 26, dropping to 0.9873.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0215 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0002 to the December average rate of 1.0003, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.0088 was up 0.07% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.0081, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BGN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 5,044 BAM
2016 Average 5,001 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 4,936 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 107.51 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.0010
0.9993
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN to BAM 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 1.0002, compared to 1.0003 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0002
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0003

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 0.0155 BAM (High: 1.0027 / Low: 0.9873). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0049 BAM (High: 1.0005 / Low: 0.9956).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0155
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0049

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 1.0002) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.9999), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0003 (+0.03%).

2017 Avg (January) 1.0002
2016 Avg (January) 0.9999

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0088 0.9959 1.0002
February 1.0005 0.9956 0.9994
March 1.0082 0.9947 1.0002
April 1.0058 0.9965 1.0002
May 1.0051 0.9989 1.0004
June 1.0075 0.9934 1.0007
July 1.0086 0.9989 1.0008
August 1.0080 0.9971 1.0007
September 1.0038 0.9916 1.0000
October 1.0027 0.9873 0.9997
November 1.0058 0.9972 1.0006
December 1.0056 0.9964 1.0003