2018 BAM to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

12861.4840 STD

YEARLY LOW

12112.5669 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

12480.0320 STD

2018 BAM to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BAM to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 16, valuing the pair at 12861.4840. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 13, dropping to 12112.5669.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 748.9171 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12583.8075 to the December average rate of 12250.2076, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.65% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 12861.4840 was up 1.66% compared to the 2017 peak of 12651.3377, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 64,307,420 STD

2017 Average 62,629,004 STD

Yearly Trough Low 60,562,835 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,744,585.54 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

12617.1674

12216.8476

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to STD 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 12543.0762, compared to 12416.9877 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 126.0886 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12543.0762

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12416.9877

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 522.6574 STD (High: 12635.2243 / Low: 12112.5669). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 125.6000 STD (High: 12595.9540 / Low: 12470.3540).

November Spread (Volatile) ±522.6574

February Spread (Stable) ±125.6000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 186.4736 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -186.4736

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 12571.5178) against the same month in 2017 (average: 12527.2961), the exchange rate shifted by +44.2217 (+0.35%).

2018 Avg (July) 12571.5178

2017 Avg (July) 12527.2961

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	12745.7314	12474.4331	12583.8075
February	12595.9540	12470.3540	12536.9821
March	12613.1349	12441.2190	12539.3002
April	12580.5528	12423.1822	12528.1973
May	12584.0832	12449.8520	12530.5584
June	12711.2452	12442.2195	12539.6121
July	12861.4840	12459.0436	12571.5178
August	12645.8661	12180.2978	12432.1394
September	12844.1350	12437.2099	12582.8070
October	12690.8759	12183.9284	12396.3334
November	12635.2243	12112.5669	12268.9209
December	12338.4325	12149.6889	12250.2076

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