YEARLY HIGH
2.8000 BAM
YEARLY LOW
1.6251 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.9168 BAM

2017 LVL to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LVL to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 2.8000. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 10, dropping to 1.6251.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1749 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5684 to the December average rate of 1.6518, the exchange rate registered a net change of -35.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.8000 was down 1.87% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.8534, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14,000 BAM
2016 Average 13,985 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 8,126 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,874.27 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.8978
1.5271
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LVL 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 2.1709, compared to 1.6627 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5082 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1709
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6627

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 1.0076 BAM (High: 2.7976 / Low: 1.7899). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0310 BAM (High: 2.7983 / Low: 2.7673).

April Spread (Volatile) ±1.0076
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0310

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.8606 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8606

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 2.5684) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.8232), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2548 (-9.03%).

2017 Avg (January) 2.5684
2016 Avg (January) 2.8232

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.8000 1.8164 2.5684
February 2.7866 1.8132 2.2389
March 2.7983 2.7673 2.7835
April 2.7976 1.7899 1.9229
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