YEARLY HIGH
0.2903 BAM
YEARLY LOW
0.2325 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2618 BAM

2017 SDG to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SDG to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 0.2903. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.2325.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0578 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2860 to the December average rate of 0.2455, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2903 was down 2.00% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2962, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,451 BAM
2016 Average 1,434 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 1,162 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 289.02 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2900
0.2415
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 0.2748, compared to 0.2488 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0260 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2748
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2488

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0201 BAM (High: 0.2894 / Low: 0.2693). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0049 BAM (High: 0.2520 / Low: 0.2471).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0201
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0049

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 0.0083 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0083

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.2860) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2942), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0082 (-2.79%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.2860
2016 Avg (January) 0.2942

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2903 0.2822 0.2860
February 0.2901 0.2707 0.2850
March 0.2894 0.2693 0.2784
April 0.2764 0.2678 0.2733
May 0.2695 0.2609 0.2650
June 0.2628 0.2568 0.2611
July 0.2582 0.2493 0.2545
August 0.2504 0.2445 0.2482
September 0.2495 0.2427 0.2456
October 0.2520 0.2471 0.2491
November 0.2532 0.2454 0.2496
December 0.2494 0.2325 0.2455