YEARLY HIGH
0.2521 BAM
YEARLY LOW
0.2220 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2360 BAM

2017 GTQ to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GTQ to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 15, valuing the pair at 0.2521. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.2220.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0301 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2448 to the December average rate of 0.2247, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2521 was down 0.08% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2523, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,260 BAM
2016 Average 1,163 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 1,110 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 150.55 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2512
0.2222
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ 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 0.2448, compared to 0.2272 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0176 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2448
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2272

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.0093 BAM (High: 0.2516 / Low: 0.2424). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0042 BAM (High: 0.2288 / Low: 0.2246).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0093
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0042

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0075 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0075

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 0.2488) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2277), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0211 (+9.25%).

2017 Avg (March) 0.2488
2016 Avg (March) 0.2277

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2492 0.2419 0.2448
February 0.2516 0.2424 0.2478
March 0.2521 0.2451 0.2488
April 0.2520 0.2435 0.2487
May 0.2454 0.2373 0.2413
June 0.2390 0.2337 0.2375
July 0.2351 0.2291 0.2324
August 0.2300 0.2231 0.2278
September 0.2274 0.2222 0.2247
October 0.2288 0.2246 0.2264
November 0.2302 0.2230 0.2271
December 0.2267 0.2220 0.2247