2018 GBP to BAM Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.2680 BAM

YEARLY LOW

2.1090 BAM

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.2085 BAM

2018 GBP to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GBP to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 16, valuing the pair at 2.2680. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 3, dropping to 2.1090.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1590 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2174 to the December average rate of 2.1770, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.2680 was down 3.63% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.3535, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,340 BAM

2017 Average 11,164 BAM

Yearly Trough Low 10,545 BAM

Transaction Impact: A difference of 794.91 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.2436

2.1710

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GBP 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 2.2225, compared to 2.1945 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0281 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2225

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1945

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.1062 BAM (High: 2.2152 / Low: 2.1090). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0416 BAM (High: 2.2480 / Low: 2.2064).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1062

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0416

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0365 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0365

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 2.2376) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.3090), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0714 (-3.09%).

2018 Avg (April) 2.2376

2017 Avg (April) 2.3090

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.2538	2.1962	2.2174
February	2.2426	2.1919	2.2119
March	2.2532	2.1827	2.2159
April	2.2680	2.1970	2.2376
May	2.2480	2.2064	2.2257
June	2.2477	2.1923	2.2269
July	2.2257	2.1467	2.1999
August	2.1969	2.1494	2.1790
September	2.2152	2.1090	2.1817
October	2.2478	2.1813	2.2156
November	2.2619	2.1847	2.2135
December	2.2039	2.1441	2.1770