2018 SZL to BAM Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1373 BAM

YEARLY LOW

0.1088 BAM

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1256 BAM

2018 SZL to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SZL to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 0.1373. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 0.1088.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0284 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1316 to the December average rate of 0.1207, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1373 was down 5.42% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1451, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 686 BAM

2017 Average 652 BAM

Yearly Trough Low 544 BAM

Transaction Impact: A difference of 142.19 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1359

0.1115

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL 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 0.1315, compared to 0.1198 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0117 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1315

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1198

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0125 BAM (High: 0.1270 / Low: 0.1145). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0034 BAM (High: 0.1353 / Low: 0.1319).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0125

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0034

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0074 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0074

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.1337) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1391), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0054 (-3.89%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.1337

2017 Avg (February) 0.1391

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1331	0.1296	0.1316
February	0.1373	0.1298	0.1337
March	0.1353	0.1319	0.1339
April	0.1347	0.1286	0.1316
May	0.1349	0.1287	0.1318
June	0.1329	0.1219	0.1264
July	0.1272	0.1202	0.1245
August	0.1270	0.1145	0.1209
September	0.1191	0.1088	0.1135
October	0.1203	0.1144	0.1172
November	0.1255	0.1172	0.1218
December	0.1265	0.1178	0.1207