2017 BWP to BAM Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1787 BAM

YEARLY LOW

0.1559 BAM

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1677 BAM

2017 BWP to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BWP to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 0.1787. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 0.1559.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0228 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1738 to the December average rate of 0.1627, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1787 was up 2.38% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1746, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 894 BAM

2016 Average 812 BAM

Yearly Trough Low 780 BAM

Transaction Impact: A difference of 113.91 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1789

0.1566

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 0.1736, compared to 0.1618 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0118 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1736

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1618

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0077 BAM (High: 0.1664 / Low: 0.1587). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0020 BAM (High: 0.1633 / Low: 0.1613).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0077

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0020

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0049 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0049

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 0.1757) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1562), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0195 (+12.51%).

2017 Avg (February) 0.1757

2016 Avg (February) 0.1562

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1757	0.1727	0.1738
February	0.1787	0.1728	0.1757
March	0.1785	0.1744	0.1770
April	0.1758	0.1718	0.1737
May	0.1726	0.1684	0.1706
June	0.1717	0.1675	0.1707
July	0.1679	0.1641	0.1658
August	0.1633	0.1613	0.1622
September	0.1628	0.1601	0.1615
October	0.1619	0.1570	0.1603
November	0.1598	0.1559	0.1585
December	0.1664	0.1587	0.1627