2018 CAD to BAM Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.3237 BAM

YEARLY LOW

1.2127 BAM

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.2772 BAM

2018 CAD to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CAD to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 2, valuing the pair at 1.3237. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 17, dropping to 1.2127.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1110 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2910 to the December average rate of 1.2778, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.3237 was down 6.39% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.4140, 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 6,618 BAM

2017 Average 6,681 BAM

Yearly Trough Low 6,063 BAM

Transaction Impact: A difference of 554.88 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.3148

1.2190

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 1.2645, compared to 1.2898 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0253 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2645

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2898

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0564 BAM (High: 1.3080 / Low: 1.2515). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0304 BAM (High: 1.2605 / Low: 1.2301).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0564

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0304

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0321 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0321

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 1.3068) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.3209), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0141 (-1.07%).

2018 Avg (October) 1.3068

2017 Avg (October) 1.3209

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.3163	1.2735	1.2910
February	1.2823	1.2432	1.2591
March	1.2510	1.2127	1.2270
April	1.2605	1.2301	1.2490
May	1.3036	1.2621	1.2842
June	1.2955	1.2602	1.2767
July	1.2881	1.2418	1.2717
August	1.3147	1.2789	1.2981
September	1.3080	1.2515	1.2842
October	1.3237	1.2782	1.3068
November	1.3142	1.2702	1.3004
December	1.3075	1.2520	1.2778