2018 SBD to BAM Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2191 BAM

YEARLY LOW

0.2019 BAM

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2101 BAM

2018 SBD to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SBD to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 15, valuing the pair at 0.2191. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 18, dropping to 0.2019.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0172 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2066 to the December average rate of 0.2126, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.93% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2191 was down 8.53% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2395, 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 1,095 BAM

2017 Average 1,110 BAM

Yearly Trough Low 1,009 BAM

Transaction Impact: A difference of 86.06 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2157

0.2031

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 0.2070, compared to 0.2131 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0061 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2070

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2131

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0090 BAM (High: 0.2164 / Low: 0.2074). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0036 BAM (High: 0.2059 / Low: 0.2023).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0090

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0036

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0026 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0026

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 0.2146) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2139), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0008 (+0.36%).

2018 Avg (August) 0.2146

2017 Avg (August) 0.2139

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2102	0.2023	0.2066
February	0.2068	0.2019	0.2042
March	0.2059	0.2023	0.2042
April	0.2078	0.2028	0.2045
May	0.2140	0.2080	0.2111
June	0.2143	0.2087	0.2117
July	0.2136	0.2074	0.2111
August	0.2191	0.2110	0.2146
September	0.2145	0.2077	0.2121
October	0.2156	0.2097	0.2139
November	0.2173	0.2084	0.2145
December	0.2164	0.2074	0.2126