YEARLY HIGH
1.8526 BAM
YEARLY LOW
0.5633 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4914 BAM

2017 LTL to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LTL to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 1.8526. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 10, dropping to 0.5633.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2893 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8526 to the December average rate of 1.6518, the exchange rate registered a net change of 93.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.8526 was up 216.76% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.5849, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,263 BAM
2016 Average 2,864 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 2,816 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,446.61 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.8893
0.4463
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LTL 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 1.3201, compared to 1.6627 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3426 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3201
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6627

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 1.2891 BAM (High: 1.8526 / Low: 0.5635). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0063 BAM (High: 0.5696 / Low: 0.5633).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.2891
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0063

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.7230 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7230

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.8526) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.5786), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2739 (+47.34%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.8526
2016 Avg (January) 0.5786

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8526 0.5635 0.8526
February 1.8486 0.5645 1.2896
March 0.5696 0.5633 0.5666
April 1.8492 0.5687 1.7002
May 1.8008 1.7397 1.7690
June 1.7567 1.7096 1.7427
July 1.7236 1.6647 1.6972
August 1.6682 1.6330 1.6558
September 1.6657 1.6251 1.6413
October 1.6849 1.6511 1.6639
November 1.6878 1.6392 1.6665
December 1.6662 1.6292 1.6518