YEARLY HIGH
0.2395 BAM
YEARLY LOW
0.2064 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2221 BAM

2017 SBD to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SBD to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 2, valuing the pair at 0.2395. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 26, dropping to 0.2064.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0331 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2342 to the December average rate of 0.2124, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2395 was down 1.10% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2422, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,198 BAM
2016 Average 1,117 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 1,032 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 165.51 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2385
0.2089
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 0.2309, compared to 0.2134 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0174 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2309
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2134

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0102 BAM (High: 0.2166 / Low: 0.2064). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0044 BAM (High: 0.2143 / Low: 0.2099).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0102
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0044

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0091 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0091

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 0.2355) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2204), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0151 (+6.85%).

2017 Avg (March) 0.2355
2016 Avg (March) 0.2204

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2369 0.2316 0.2342
February 0.2382 0.2326 0.2360
March 0.2395 0.2316 0.2355
April 0.2379 0.2283 0.2336
May 0.2296 0.2196 0.2246
June 0.2240 0.2172 0.2212
July 0.2193 0.2141 0.2169
August 0.2169 0.2096 0.2139
September 0.2137 0.2087 0.2114
October 0.2158 0.2114 0.2130
November 0.2166 0.2064 0.2129
December 0.2143 0.2099 0.2124