YEARLY HIGH
1.4140 BAM
YEARLY LOW
1.2755 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3366 BAM

2017 CAD to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the CAD to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 1.4140. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 30, dropping to 1.2755.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1384 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3929 to the December average rate of 1.2948, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.4140 was up 0.16% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.4117, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,070 BAM
2016 Average 6,675 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 6,378 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 692.19 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.4124
1.2841
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 1.3553, compared to 1.3179 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0374 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3553
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3179

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 0.0784 BAM (High: 1.3923 / Low: 1.3139). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0217 BAM (High: 1.3043 / Low: 1.2826).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0784
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0217

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 0.0584 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0584

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 1.4017) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.2775), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1242 (+9.72%).

2017 Avg (February) 1.4017
2016 Avg (February) 1.2775

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4071 1.3720 1.3929
February 1.4140 1.3850 1.4017
March 1.3904 1.3447 1.3672
April 1.3923 1.3139 1.3595
May 1.3142 1.2882 1.3011
June 1.3263 1.2842 1.3095
July 1.3494 1.3194 1.3366
August 1.3256 1.3021 1.3136
September 1.3492 1.3199 1.3350
October 1.3346 1.2891 1.3209
November 1.3252 1.2755 1.3063
December 1.3043 1.2826 1.2948