YEARLY HIGH
0.1439 BAM
YEARLY LOW
0.1160 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1278 BAM

2017 SCR to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SCR to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.1439. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.1160.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0279 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1376 to the December average rate of 0.1186, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.81% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1439 was up 0.99% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1425, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 720 BAM
2016 Average 666 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 580 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 139.67 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1395
0.1167
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 0.1343, compared to 0.1214 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0129 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1343
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1214

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0107 BAM (High: 0.1427 / Low: 0.1319). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0044 BAM (High: 0.1226 / Low: 0.1182).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0107
September 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 0.0049 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0049

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.1376) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1376), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0000 (-0.03%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.1376
2016 Avg (January) 0.1376

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1439 0.1340 0.1376
February 0.1398 0.1344 0.1366
March 0.1427 0.1319 0.1359
April 0.1409 0.1315 0.1355
May 0.1347 0.1273 0.1306
June 0.1334 0.1254 0.1294
July 0.1304 0.1222 0.1254
August 0.1258 0.1197 0.1220
September 0.1226 0.1182 0.1204
October 0.1244 0.1195 0.1215
November 0.1258 0.1172 0.1206
December 0.1230 0.1160 0.1186