YEARLY HIGH
0.9345 BAM
YEARLY LOW
0.8038 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8628 BAM

2017 BZD to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BZD to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.9345. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 11, dropping to 0.8038.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1307 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9157 to the December average rate of 0.8216, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.9345 was down 0.32% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.9376, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,673 BAM
2016 Average 4,423 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 4,019 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 653.48 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.9259
0.8033
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BZD 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 0.8995, compared to 0.8261 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0734 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8995
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8261

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0316 BAM (High: 0.9345 / Low: 0.9030). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0172 BAM (High: 0.8290 / Low: 0.8118).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0316
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0172

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0276 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0276

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.9157) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.9020), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0137 (+1.52%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.9157
2016 Avg (January) 0.9020

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9345 0.9030 0.9157
February 0.9221 0.9002 0.9138
March 0.9249 0.8956 0.9111
April 0.9198 0.8896 0.9080
May 0.8953 0.8669 0.8805
June 0.8732 0.8531 0.8677
July 0.8577 0.8288 0.8439
August 0.8295 0.8062 0.8223
September 0.8265 0.8038 0.8135
October 0.8369 0.8184 0.8262
November 0.8410 0.8152 0.8292
December 0.8290 0.8118 0.8216