YEARLY HIGH
1.8436 BAM
YEARLY LOW
1.6598 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7621 BAM

2017 CHF to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the CHF to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 1.8436. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 26, dropping to 1.6598.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1837 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8259 to the December average rate of 1.6746, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.8436 was up 0.61% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.8324, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,218 BAM
2016 Average 8,974 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 8,299 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 918.72 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.8494
1.6587
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CHF 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 1.8175, compared to 1.7067 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1108 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8175
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7067

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0721 BAM (High: 1.7896 / Low: 1.7175). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0161 BAM (High: 1.8392 / Low: 1.8231).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0721
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0161

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0517 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0517

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 1.8259) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.7880), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0379 (+2.12%).

2017 Avg (January) 1.8259
2016 Avg (January) 1.7880

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8436 1.8196 1.8259
February 1.8392 1.8231 1.8335
March 1.8400 1.8120 1.8259
April 1.8402 1.8014 1.8250
May 1.8119 1.7834 1.7947
June 1.8139 1.7861 1.8001
July 1.7896 1.7175 1.7678
August 1.7335 1.6996 1.7161
September 1.7215 1.6775 1.7064
October 1.7193 1.6598 1.6942
November 1.6935 1.6713 1.6810
December 1.6896 1.6655 1.6746