YEARLY HIGH
0.0284 BAM
YEARLY LOW
0.0245 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0267 BAM

2017 HTG to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the HTG to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 20, valuing the pair at 0.0284. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 29, dropping to 0.0245.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0038 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0275 to the December average rate of 0.0259, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0284 was down 11.00% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0319, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 142 BAM
2016 Average 140 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 123 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19.22 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0279
0.0255
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG 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 0.0271, compared to 0.0263 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0271
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0263

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 0.0029 BAM (High: 0.0284 / Low: 0.0254). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 BAM (High: 0.0261 / Low: 0.0255).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0029
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2017: 0.0277) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0277), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0000 (-0.06%).

2017 Avg (June) 0.0277
2016 Avg (June) 0.0277

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0281 0.0269 0.0275
February 0.0279 0.0268 0.0275
March 0.0280 0.0261 0.0274
April 0.0271 0.0259 0.0267
May 0.0261 0.0254 0.0257
June 0.0284 0.0254 0.0277
July 0.0278 0.0268 0.0273
August 0.0274 0.0245 0.0261
September 0.0264 0.0256 0.0260
October 0.0267 0.0260 0.0263
November 0.0267 0.0258 0.0263
December 0.0261 0.0255 0.0259