YEARLY HIGH
0.0974 BAM
YEARLY LOW
0.0905 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0941 BAM

2017 MDL to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MDL to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 29, valuing the pair at 0.0974. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 23, dropping to 0.0905.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0070 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0917 to the December average rate of 0.0962, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0974 was up 3.13% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0945, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 487 BAM
2016 Average 445 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 452 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 34.80 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0966
0.0913
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MDL 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 0.0937, compared to 0.0944 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0937
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0944

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.0036 BAM (High: 0.0968 / Low: 0.0932). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 BAM (High: 0.0963 / Low: 0.0945).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0036
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0020 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2017: 0.0956) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0893), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0063 (+7.02%).

2017 Avg (October) 0.0956
2016 Avg (October) 0.0893

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0939 0.0905 0.0917
February 0.0933 0.0906 0.0921
March 0.0944 0.0923 0.0930
April 0.0958 0.0928 0.0946
May 0.0968 0.0932 0.0954
June 0.0963 0.0945 0.0957
July 0.0952 0.0921 0.0937
August 0.0935 0.0916 0.0927
September 0.0948 0.0914 0.0929
October 0.0974 0.0943 0.0956
November 0.0969 0.0939 0.0954
December 0.0974 0.0953 0.0962