YEARLY HIGH
0.6955 BAM
YEARLY LOW
0.6013 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6420 BAM

2017 XCD to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XCD to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.6955. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 10, dropping to 0.6013.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0941 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6810 to the December average rate of 0.6112, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.6955 was down 0.15% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.6965, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,477 BAM
2016 Average 3,273 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 3,007 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 470.74 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.6883
0.6000
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 0.6688, compared to 0.6152 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0536 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6688
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6152

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0234 BAM (High: 0.6955 / Low: 0.6721). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0125 BAM (High: 0.6234 / Low: 0.6110).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0234
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0125

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 0.0214 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0214

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.6810) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.6663), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0146 (+2.20%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.6810
2016 Avg (January) 0.6663

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6955 0.6721 0.6810
February 0.6856 0.6695 0.6796
March 0.6888 0.6661 0.6770
April 0.6842 0.6623 0.6759
May 0.6663 0.6437 0.6546
June 0.6500 0.6326 0.6448
July 0.6378 0.6160 0.6280
August 0.6173 0.6043 0.6127
September 0.6164 0.6013 0.6073
October 0.6234 0.6110 0.6157
November 0.6245 0.6065 0.6166
December 0.6165 0.6029 0.6112