YEARLY HIGH
0.8248 BAM
YEARLY LOW
0.7707 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7950 BAM

2018 FJD to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the FJD to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 28, valuing the pair at 0.8248. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 14, dropping to 0.7707.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0541 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7942 to the December average rate of 0.8095, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.93% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.8248 was down 9.13% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.9076, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,124 BAM
2017 Average 4,211 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 3,854 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 270.41 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.8135
0.7768
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FJD 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 0.7901, compared to 0.7999 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0098 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7901
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7999

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0401 BAM (High: 0.8248 / Low: 0.7847). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0120 BAM (High: 0.7862 / Low: 0.7742).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0401
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0120

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0149 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0149

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.8104) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.8040), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0064 (+0.80%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.8104
2017 Avg (November) 0.8040

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8039 0.7838 0.7942
February 0.7910 0.7778 0.7845
March 0.7939 0.7710 0.7813
April 0.7862 0.7742 0.7798
May 0.8119 0.7808 0.7950
June 0.8137 0.7931 0.8059
July 0.8049 0.7808 0.7960
August 0.8152 0.7906 0.8024
September 0.7963 0.7725 0.7874
October 0.8053 0.7707 0.7936
November 0.8248 0.7847 0.8104
December 0.8231 0.7950 0.8095