YEARLY HIGH
1.2564 BAM
YEARLY LOW
1.0824 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1790 BAM

2018 BND to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BND to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 9, valuing the pair at 1.2564. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 1.0824.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1740 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2142 to the December average rate of 1.0955, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.2564 was down 4.75% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.3190, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,282 BAM
2017 Average 6,279 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 5,412 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 869.93 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.2366
1.0826
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BND 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 1.2037, compared to 1.1543 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0494 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2037
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1543

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.1717 BAM (High: 1.2541 / Low: 1.0824). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0136 BAM (High: 1.2170 / Low: 1.2033).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1717
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0136

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0888 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0888

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 1.1702) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.2598), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0896 (-7.11%).

2018 Avg (June) 1.1702
2017 Avg (June) 1.2598

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2272 1.1982 1.2142
February 1.2110 1.1888 1.1996
March 1.2128 1.1984 1.2058
April 1.2170 1.2033 1.2087
May 1.2514 1.1206 1.2238
June 1.2564 1.0950 1.1702
July 1.2443 1.0845 1.1796
August 1.2334 1.1018 1.1247
September 1.2193 1.0849 1.1330
October 1.2455 1.1805 1.2086
November 1.2541 1.0913 1.1843
December 1.2541 1.0824 1.0955