YEARLY HIGH
0.8690 BAM
YEARLY LOW
0.7838 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8278 BAM

2018 BBD to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BBD to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 13, valuing the pair at 0.8690. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 0.7838.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0852 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8024 to the December average rate of 0.8592, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.8690 was down 7.57% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.9401, 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 4,345 BAM
2017 Average 4,336 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 3,919 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 426.02 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.8660
0.7850
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 0.8079, compared to 0.8477 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0399 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8079
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8477

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0362 BAM (High: 0.8468 / Low: 0.8106). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0133 BAM (High: 0.8663 / Low: 0.8530).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0362
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0133

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 0.0107 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0107

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.8580) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.8332), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0247 (+2.97%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.8580
2017 Avg (November) 0.8332

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8192 0.7844 0.8024
February 0.8010 0.7838 0.7917
March 0.8026 0.7874 0.7931
April 0.8088 0.7901 0.7957
May 0.8468 0.8106 0.8266
June 0.8477 0.8268 0.8376
July 0.8439 0.8157 0.8349
August 0.8641 0.8323 0.8467
September 0.8463 0.8195 0.8365
October 0.8639 0.8324 0.8511
November 0.8690 0.8330 0.8580
December 0.8663 0.8530 0.8592