YEARLY HIGH
0.2703 BAM
YEARLY LOW
0.2453 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2566 BAM

2017 CNY to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the CNY to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 2, valuing the pair at 0.2703. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 3, dropping to 0.2453.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0250 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2668 to the December average rate of 0.2506, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2703 was down 2.85% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2782, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 CNY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 6,757 BAM
2016 Average 6,655 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 6,131 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 625.81 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2691
0.2463
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY 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 0.2629, compared to 0.2503 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0126 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2629
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2503

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 0.0088 BAM (High: 0.2684 / Low: 0.2597). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0036 BAM (High: 0.2530 / Low: 0.2494).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0088
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0036

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0082 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0082

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 0.2654) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2701), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0047 (-1.72%).

2017 Avg (March) 0.2654
2016 Avg (March) 0.2701

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2703 0.2643 0.2668
February 0.2697 0.2630 0.2672
March 0.2703 0.2620 0.2654
April 0.2684 0.2597 0.2652
May 0.2608 0.2528 0.2570
June 0.2574 0.2519 0.2559
July 0.2535 0.2470 0.2507
August 0.2500 0.2453 0.2482
September 0.2519 0.2476 0.2499
October 0.2530 0.2494 0.2510
November 0.2551 0.2487 0.2516
December 0.2520 0.2477 0.2506