2017 SAR to BAM Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5011 BAM

YEARLY LOW

0.4333 BAM

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4627 BAM

2017 SAR to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SAR to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.5011. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 10, dropping to 0.4333.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0677 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4907 to the December average rate of 0.4405, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.5011 was down 0.15% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.5018, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,505 BAM

2016 Average 2,357 BAM

Yearly Trough Low 2,167 BAM

Transaction Impact: A difference of 338.60 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.4960

0.4324

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 0.4820, compared to 0.4434 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0386 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4820

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4434

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0168 BAM (High: 0.5011 / Low: 0.4843). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0090 BAM (High: 0.4493 / Low: 0.4403).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0168

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0090

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0153 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0153

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.4907) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.4797), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0111 (+2.31%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.4907

2016 Avg (January) 0.4797

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5011	0.4843	0.4907
February	0.4941	0.4824	0.4897
March	0.4965	0.4800	0.4879
April	0.4931	0.4773	0.4870
May	0.4802	0.4639	0.4717
June	0.4684	0.4559	0.4647
July	0.4596	0.4439	0.4526
August	0.4449	0.4354	0.4415
September	0.4442	0.4333	0.4377
October	0.4493	0.4403	0.4437
November	0.4499	0.4371	0.4444
December	0.4443	0.4344	0.4405