2018 KGS to BAM Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0254 BAM

YEARLY LOW

0.0229 BAM

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0242 BAM

2018 KGS to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KGS to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 15, valuing the pair at 0.0254. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 0.0229.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0025 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0232 to the December average rate of 0.0250, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0254 was down 14.73% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0297, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 127 BAM

2017 Average 126 BAM

Yearly Trough Low 114 BAM

Transaction Impact: A difference of 12.48 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0252

0.0230

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 0.0236, compared to 0.0248 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0236

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0248

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0012 BAM (High: 0.0248 / Low: 0.0236). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 BAM (High: 0.0252 / Low: 0.0248).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0012

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 0.0249) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0244), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0004 (+1.84%).

2018 Avg (August) 0.0249

2017 Avg (August) 0.0244

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0237	0.0229	0.0232
February	0.0235	0.0229	0.0232
March	0.0236	0.0231	0.0233
April	0.0236	0.0231	0.0233
May	0.0248	0.0236	0.0241
June	0.0248	0.0242	0.0245
July	0.0247	0.0239	0.0245
August	0.0254	0.0244	0.0249
September	0.0248	0.0241	0.0246
October	0.0252	0.0243	0.0248
November	0.0253	0.0242	0.0250
December	0.0252	0.0248	0.0250