2018 BOB to BAM Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2515 BAM

YEARLY LOW

0.2269 BAM

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2396 BAM

2018 BOB to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BOB to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 13, valuing the pair at 0.2515. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 4, dropping to 0.2269.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0247 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2322 to the December average rate of 0.2486, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2515 was down 7.37% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2715, 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 1,258 BAM

2017 Average 1,250 BAM

Yearly Trough Low 1,134 BAM

Transaction Impact: A difference of 123.25 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2506

0.2272

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 0.2338, compared to 0.2454 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0116 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2338

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2454

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0109 BAM (High: 0.2450 / Low: 0.2341). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0040 BAM (High: 0.2508 / Low: 0.2469).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0109

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0040

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0032 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0032

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.2485) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2400), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0085 (+3.53%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.2485

2017 Avg (November) 0.2400

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2373	0.2273	0.2322
February	0.2318	0.2269	0.2291
March	0.2323	0.2279	0.2295
April	0.2339	0.2285	0.2303
May	0.2450	0.2341	0.2392
June	0.2457	0.2394	0.2424
July	0.2441	0.2367	0.2419
August	0.2501	0.2410	0.2452
September	0.2448	0.2355	0.2419
October	0.2497	0.2409	0.2464
November	0.2515	0.2412	0.2485
December	0.2508	0.2469	0.2486