YEARLY HIGH
0.8279 BAM
YEARLY LOW
0.7157 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7658 BAM

2017 TOP to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the TOP to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 2, valuing the pair at 0.8279. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 26, dropping to 0.7157.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1122 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7996 to the December average rate of 0.7219, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.8279 was down 0.48% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.8318, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,139 BAM
2016 Average 3,926 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 3,579 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 560.89 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.8221
0.7128
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TOP 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 0.7897, compared to 0.7419 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0478 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7897
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7419

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0424 BAM (High: 0.8279 / Low: 0.7855). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0107 BAM (High: 0.7266 / Low: 0.7158).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0424
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0107

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0317 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0317

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 0.8003) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.7796), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0207 (+2.65%).

2017 Avg (March) 0.8003
2016 Avg (March) 0.7796

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8101 0.7932 0.7996
February 0.8237 0.7910 0.8130
March 0.8279 0.7855 0.8003
April 0.8059 0.7753 0.7954
May 0.7791 0.7482 0.7638
June 0.7766 0.7557 0.7660
July 0.7691 0.7501 0.7589
August 0.7618 0.7299 0.7514
September 0.7525 0.7347 0.7418
October 0.7510 0.7333 0.7435
November 0.7487 0.7157 0.7340
December 0.7266 0.7158 0.7219