YEARLY HIGH
0.1453 BAM
YEARLY LOW
0.1149 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1305 BAM

2017 LSL to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LSL to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 0.1453. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 0.1149.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0304 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1359 to the December average rate of 0.1258, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1453 was up 6.00% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1370, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 726 BAM
2016 Average 603 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 574 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 151.99 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1442
0.1158
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 0.1369, compared to 0.1241 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0128 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1369
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1241

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0135 BAM (High: 0.1329 / Low: 0.1194). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0031 BAM (High: 0.1377 / Low: 0.1346).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0135
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0031

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0061 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0061

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 0.1418) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1144), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0275 (+24.01%).

2017 Avg (March) 0.1418
2016 Avg (March) 0.1144

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1377 0.1346 0.1359
February 0.1430 0.1352 0.1390
March 0.1453 0.1368 0.1418
April 0.1392 0.1326 0.1357
May 0.1357 0.1314 0.1336
June 0.1377 0.1313 0.1353
July 0.1317 0.1273 0.1294
August 0.1269 0.1232 0.1251
September 0.1276 0.1224 0.1248
October 0.1243 0.1168 0.1215
November 0.1208 0.1149 0.1181
December 0.1329 0.1194 0.1258