YEARLY HIGH
12861.4840 STD
YEARLY LOW
12112.5669 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
12480.0320 STD

2018 BAM to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BAM to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 16, valuing the pair at 12861.4840. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 13, dropping to 12112.5669.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 748.9171 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12583.8075 to the December average rate of 12250.2076, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.65% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 12861.4840 was up 1.66% compared to the 2017 peak of 12651.3377, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 64,307,420 STD
2017 Average 62,629,004 STD
Yearly Trough Low 60,562,835 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,744,585.54 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

12617.1674
12216.8476
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to STD 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: JanтАУJun) was 12543.0762, compared to 12416.9877 in the second half (H2: JulтАУDec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (JanтАУJun) by a margin of 126.0886 points.

H1 Avg (JanтАУJun) 12543.0762
H2 Avg (JulтАУDec) 12416.9877

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 522.6574 STD (High: 12635.2243 / Low: 12112.5669). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 125.6000 STD (High: 12595.9540 / Low: 12470.3540).

November Spread (Volatile) ┬▒522.6574
February Spread (Stable) ┬▒125.6000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 186.4736 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -186.4736

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 12571.5178) against the same month in 2017 (average: 12527.2961), the exchange rate shifted by +44.2217 (+0.35%).

2018 Avg (July) 12571.5178
2017 Avg (July) 12527.2961

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Month High Low Average
January 12745.7314 12474.4331 12583.8075
February 12595.9540 12470.3540 12536.9821
March 12613.1349 12441.2190 12539.3002
April 12580.5528 12423.1822 12528.1973
May 12584.0832 12449.8520 12530.5584
June 12711.2452 12442.2195 12539.6121
July 12861.4840 12459.0436 12571.5178
August 12645.8661 12180.2978 12432.1394
September 12844.1350 12437.2099 12582.8070
October 12690.8759 12183.9284 12396.3334
November 12635.2243 12112.5669 12268.9209
December 12338.4325 12149.6889 12250.2076