YEARLY HIGH
0.2015 BAM
YEARLY LOW
0.1802 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1905 BAM

2018 SEK to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SEK to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 0.2015. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 3, dropping to 0.1802.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0213 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1995 to the December average rate of 0.1901, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2015 was down 3.12% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2080, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,008 BAM
2017 Average 1,015 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 901 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 106.68 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2007
0.1854
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SEK 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 0.1926, compared to 0.1884 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0043 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1926
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1884

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0101 BAM (High: 0.1903 / Low: 0.1802). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0030 BAM (High: 0.2015 / Low: 0.1986).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0101
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0030

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0044 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0044

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.1995) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2057), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0062 (-3.04%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.1995
2017 Avg (January) 0.2057

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2015 0.1986 0.1995
February 0.2004 0.1930 0.1968
March 0.1947 0.1889 0.1925
April 0.1912 0.1841 0.1881
May 0.1919 0.1827 0.1889
June 0.1932 0.1868 0.1902
July 0.1914 0.1850 0.1892
August 0.1900 0.1831 0.1867
September 0.1903 0.1802 0.1868
October 0.1898 0.1856 0.1882
November 0.1922 0.1844 0.1894
December 0.1919 0.1885 0.1901