YEARLY HIGH
0.9401 BAM
YEARLY LOW
0.8126 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8676 BAM

2017 BBD to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BBD to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.9401. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 10, dropping to 0.8126.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1275 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9200 to the December average rate of 0.8259, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.9401 was up 0.01% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.9400, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,700 BAM
2016 Average 4,420 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 4,063 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 637.59 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.9299
0.8107
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 0.9038, compared to 0.8314 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0724 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9038
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8314

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0333 BAM (High: 0.9401 / Low: 0.9068). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0169 BAM (High: 0.8424 / Low: 0.8256).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0333
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0169

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 0.0289 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0289

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.9200) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.8999), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0201 (+2.24%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.9200
2016 Avg (January) 0.8999

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9401 0.9068 0.9200
February 0.9265 0.9037 0.9186
March 0.9308 0.9001 0.9149
April 0.9246 0.8950 0.9134
May 0.9004 0.8699 0.8845
June 0.8784 0.8548 0.8714
July 0.8618 0.8323 0.8486
August 0.8341 0.8165 0.8279
September 0.8329 0.8126 0.8207
October 0.8424 0.8256 0.8319
November 0.8439 0.8196 0.8332
December 0.8331 0.8146 0.8259