YEARLY HIGH
1.7449 BAM
YEARLY LOW
1.6138 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6924 BAM

2018 CHF to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CHF to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 28, valuing the pair at 1.7449. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 27, dropping to 1.6138.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1311 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6703 to the December average rate of 1.7318, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.68% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.7449 was down 5.35% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.8436, 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 8,724 BAM
2017 Average 8,808 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 8,069 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 655.43 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.7407
1.6342
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 1.6719, compared to 1.7130 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0410 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6719
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7130

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0829 BAM (High: 1.7095 / Low: 1.6267). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0208 BAM (High: 1.7409 / Low: 1.7200).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0829
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0208

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0304 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0304

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 1.7147) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.6810), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0337 (+2.00%).

2018 Avg (November) 1.7147
2017 Avg (November) 1.6810

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6873 1.6554 1.6703
February 1.7083 1.6821 1.6947
March 1.7049 1.6500 1.6735
April 1.6640 1.6138 1.6431
May 1.7095 1.6267 1.6579
June 1.7094 1.6589 1.6921
July 1.6934 1.6365 1.6792
August 1.7396 1.6736 1.7124
September 1.7427 1.6907 1.7273
October 1.7290 1.6801 1.7123
November 1.7449 1.6638 1.7147
December 1.7409 1.7200 1.7318