2018 CNY to BAM Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2638 BAM

YEARLY LOW

0.2402 BAM

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2504 BAM

2018 CNY to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CNY to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 29, valuing the pair at 0.2638. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 3, dropping to 0.2402.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0236 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2497 to the December average rate of 0.2493, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2638 was down 2.41% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2703, 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 6,594 BAM

2017 Average 6,414 BAM

Yearly Trough Low 6,005 BAM

Transaction Impact: A difference of 589.41 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2610

0.2425

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 0.2537, compared to 0.2471 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0066 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2537

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2471

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 0.0129 BAM (High: 0.2534 / Low: 0.2405). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0037 BAM (High: 0.2529 / Low: 0.2492).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0129

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0037

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0104 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0104

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 0.2595) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2570), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0025 (+0.97%).

2018 Avg (May) 0.2595

2017 Avg (May) 0.2570

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2515	0.2476	0.2497
February	0.2541	0.2469	0.2504
March	0.2529	0.2492	0.2509
April	0.2554	0.2516	0.2526
May	0.2638	0.2555	0.2595
June	0.2622	0.2536	0.2591
July	0.2534	0.2405	0.2486
August	0.2499	0.2436	0.2473
September	0.2473	0.2402	0.2441
October	0.2483	0.2405	0.2460
November	0.2498	0.2408	0.2473
December	0.2519	0.2478	0.2493