YEARLY HIGH
0.0206 BAM
YEARLY LOW
0.0130 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0169 BAM

2017 LRD to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LRD to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.0206. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0130.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0076 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0197 to the December average rate of 0.0132, the exchange rate registered a net change of -33.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0206 was down 3.76% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0214, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 103 BAM
2016 Average 99 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 65 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 38.07 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0203
0.0125
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 0.0192, compared to 0.0147 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0046 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0192
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0147

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0042 BAM (High: 0.0184 / Low: 0.0142). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 BAM (High: 0.0142 / Low: 0.0139).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0042
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0035 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0035

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0197) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0210), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0014 (-6.56%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0197
2016 Avg (January) 0.0210

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0206 0.0192 0.0197
February 0.0197 0.0192 0.0195
March 0.0198 0.0189 0.0195
April 0.0196 0.0189 0.0194
May 0.0194 0.0184 0.0188
June 0.0188 0.0183 0.0186
July 0.0187 0.0178 0.0183
August 0.0184 0.0142 0.0148
September 0.0143 0.0139 0.0140
October 0.0142 0.0139 0.0141
November 0.0141 0.0131 0.0135
December 0.0133 0.0130 0.0132