YEARLY HIGH
0.2330 BAM
YEARLY LOW
0.2099 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2219 BAM

2018 SRD to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SRD to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 13, valuing the pair at 0.2330. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 0.2099.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0231 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2151 to the December average rate of 0.2304, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2330 was down 7.87% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2529, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,165 BAM
2017 Average 1,158 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 1,049 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 115.65 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2323
0.2102
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SRD 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 0.2164, compared to 0.2273 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0109 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2164
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2273

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0097 BAM (High: 0.2268 / Low: 0.2171). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0036 BAM (High: 0.2323 / Low: 0.2288).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0097
December 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0031 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0031

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.2301) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2237), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0063 (+2.83%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.2301
2017 Avg (November) 0.2237

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2197 0.2101 0.2151
February 0.2145 0.2099 0.2120
March 0.2150 0.2109 0.2124
April 0.2166 0.2116 0.2131
May 0.2268 0.2171 0.2214
June 0.2270 0.2214 0.2243
July 0.2263 0.2188 0.2239
August 0.2317 0.2232 0.2270
September 0.2269 0.2198 0.2243
October 0.2317 0.2232 0.2282
November 0.2330 0.2234 0.2301
December 0.2323 0.2288 0.2304