YEARLY HIGH
0.0915 BAM
YEARLY LOW
0.0793 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0862 BAM

2018 MXN to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MXN to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 6, valuing the pair at 0.0915. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 14, dropping to 0.0793.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0121 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0849 to the December average rate of 0.0856, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0915 was down 8.15% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0996, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 MXN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 4,573 BAM
2017 Average 4,593 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 3,966 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 607.04 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0906
0.0819
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MXN 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 0.0848, compared to 0.0875 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0027 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0848
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0875

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 0.0066 BAM (High: 0.0903 / Low: 0.0837). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0023 BAM (High: 0.0858 / Low: 0.0835).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0066
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0023

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0039 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0039

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 0.0898) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0930), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0032 (-3.43%).

2018 Avg (August) 0.0898
2017 Avg (August) 0.0930

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0861 0.0829 0.0849
February 0.0858 0.0835 0.0849
March 0.0876 0.0837 0.0853
April 0.0880 0.0844 0.0866
May 0.0857 0.0831 0.0846
June 0.0855 0.0793 0.0827
July 0.0903 0.0837 0.0879
August 0.0915 0.0875 0.0898
September 0.0903 0.0854 0.0881
October 0.0904 0.0850 0.0888
November 0.0865 0.0835 0.0848
December 0.0871 0.0839 0.0856