2018 BWP to BAM Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1702 BAM

YEARLY LOW

0.1517 BAM

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1625 BAM

2018 BWP to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BWP to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 29, valuing the pair at 0.1702. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 3, dropping to 0.1517.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0185 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1647 to the December average rate of 0.1607, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1702 was down 4.78% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1787, 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 851 BAM

2017 Average 838 BAM

Yearly Trough Low 758 BAM

Transaction Impact: A difference of 92.55 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1678

0.1540

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 0.1652, compared to 0.1598 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0054 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1652

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1598

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0088 BAM (High: 0.1638 / Low: 0.1550). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0025 BAM (High: 0.1672 / Low: 0.1647).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0088

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0025

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0051 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0051

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 0.1666) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1706), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0039 (-2.30%).

2018 Avg (May) 0.1666

2017 Avg (May) 0.1706

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1665	0.1633	0.1647
February	0.1678	0.1633	0.1657
March	0.1672	0.1647	0.1658
April	0.1663	0.1622	0.1647
May	0.1702	0.1643	0.1666
June	0.1677	0.1610	0.1639
July	0.1638	0.1589	0.1620
August	0.1638	0.1550	0.1602
September	0.1587	0.1517	0.1551
October	0.1620	0.1560	0.1595
November	0.1637	0.1562	0.1613
December	0.1647	0.1585	0.1607