YEARLY HIGH
0.2715 BAM
YEARLY LOW
0.2314 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2501 BAM

2017 BOB to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BOB to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.2715. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 20, dropping to 0.2314.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0402 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2660 to the December average rate of 0.2389, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2715 was down 0.45% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2727, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,358 BAM
2016 Average 1,282 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 1,157 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 200.79 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2691
0.2320
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 0.2608, compared to 0.2394 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0214 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2608
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2394

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.0098 BAM (High: 0.2602 / Low: 0.2504). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0052 BAM (High: 0.2429 / Low: 0.2377).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0098
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0052

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0086 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0086

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.2660) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2606), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0054 (+2.09%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.2660
2016 Avg (January) 0.2606

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2715 0.2627 0.2660
February 0.2688 0.2611 0.2654
March 0.2682 0.2598 0.2643
April 0.2668 0.2573 0.2634
May 0.2602 0.2504 0.2547
June 0.2526 0.2467 0.2511
July 0.2486 0.2395 0.2441
August 0.2407 0.2330 0.2379
September 0.2395 0.2314 0.2351
October 0.2429 0.2377 0.2406
November 0.2441 0.2352 0.2400
December 0.2428 0.2353 0.2389