YEARLY HIGH
0.0179 BAM
YEARLY LOW
0.0158 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0167 BAM

2017 NPR to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the NPR to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 8, valuing the pair at 0.0179. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 24, dropping to 0.0158.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0021 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0169 to the December average rate of 0.0161, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0179 was up 3.45% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0173, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 90 BAM
2016 Average 82 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 79 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10.71 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0179
0.0157
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR 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 0.0172, compared to 0.0161 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0172
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0161

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.0006 BAM (High: 0.0175 / Low: 0.0169). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 BAM (High: 0.0162 / Low: 0.0159).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0006
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 0.0177) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0162), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0015 (+9.01%).

2017 Avg (April) 0.0177
2016 Avg (April) 0.0162

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0172 0.0167 0.0169
February 0.0174 0.0168 0.0171
March 0.0176 0.0172 0.0174
April 0.0179 0.0174 0.0177
May 0.0175 0.0169 0.0172
June 0.0170 0.0166 0.0169
July 0.0167 0.0162 0.0165
August 0.0163 0.0159 0.0162
September 0.0160 0.0158 0.0159
October 0.0162 0.0158 0.0160
November 0.0163 0.0159 0.0161
December 0.0162 0.0159 0.0161