YEARLY HIGH
0.0167 BAM
YEARLY LOW
0.0161 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0165 BAM

2018 RSD to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RSD to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 1, valuing the pair at 0.0167. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 6, dropping to 0.0161.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0006 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0165 to the December average rate of 0.0165, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0167 was up 0.70% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0166, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 84 BAM
2017 Average 81 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 81 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3.03 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0166
0.0165
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RSD 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 0.0165, compared to 0.0165 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0165
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0165

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0006 BAM (High: 0.0167 / Low: 0.0161). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 BAM (High: 0.0166 / Low: 0.0164).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0006
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.0165) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0158), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0008 (+4.77%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.0165
2017 Avg (March) 0.0158

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0167 0.0164 0.0165
February 0.0167 0.0164 0.0165
March 0.0167 0.0164 0.0165
April 0.0166 0.0164 0.0165
May 0.0166 0.0164 0.0165
June 0.0167 0.0162 0.0166
July 0.0167 0.0162 0.0165
August 0.0167 0.0163 0.0165
September 0.0166 0.0161 0.0165
October 0.0166 0.0163 0.0165
November 0.0167 0.0161 0.0165
December 0.0166 0.0164 0.0165