2018 SDG to BAM Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2336 BAM

YEARLY LOW

0.0350 BAM

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0919 BAM

2018 SDG to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SDG to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 0.2336. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 6, dropping to 0.0350.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1986 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2289 to the December average rate of 0.0361, the exchange rate registered a net change of -84.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2336 was down 19.54% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2903, 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 1,168 BAM

2017 Average 1,308 BAM

Yearly Trough Low 175 BAM

Transaction Impact: A difference of 993.05 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2482

0.0167

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 0.1150, compared to 0.0688 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0462 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1150

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0688

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.1369 BAM (High: 0.2238 / Low: 0.0869). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 BAM (High: 0.0364 / Low: 0.0358).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1369

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1276 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1276

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.2289) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2860), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0571 (-19.98%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.2289

2017 Avg (January) 0.2860

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2336	0.2232	0.2289
February	0.2238	0.0869	0.1013
March	0.0888	0.0867	0.0877
April	0.0892	0.0871	0.0879
May	0.0937	0.0892	0.0915
June	0.0942	0.0916	0.0929
July	0.0937	0.0906	0.0927
August	0.0960	0.0922	0.0940
September	0.0940	0.0910	0.0928
October	0.0946	0.0358	0.0614
November	0.0365	0.0350	0.0360
December	0.0364	0.0358	0.0361