2018 XCD to BAM Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.6431 BAM

YEARLY LOW

0.5800 BAM

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6126 BAM

2018 XCD to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XCD to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 13, valuing the pair at 0.6431. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 0.5800.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0631 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5938 to the December average rate of 0.6359, 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 0.6431 was down 7.54% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.6955, 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 3,215 BAM

2017 Average 3,209 BAM

Yearly Trough Low 2,900 BAM

Transaction Impact: A difference of 315.27 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.6408

0.5809

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 0.5978, compared to 0.6273 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0295 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5978

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6273

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0268 BAM (High: 0.6267 / Low: 0.5999). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0098 BAM (High: 0.6411 / Low: 0.6313).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0268

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0098

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 0.0079 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0079

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.6349) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.6166), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0183 (+2.97%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.6349

2017 Avg (November) 0.6166

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.6063	0.5805	0.5938
February	0.5928	0.5800	0.5859
March	0.5940	0.5827	0.5869
April	0.5986	0.5847	0.5889
May	0.6267	0.5999	0.6117
June	0.6273	0.6118	0.6199
July	0.6245	0.6037	0.6178
August	0.6395	0.6159	0.6266
September	0.6263	0.6064	0.6191
October	0.6393	0.6160	0.6298
November	0.6431	0.6165	0.6349
December	0.6411	0.6313	0.6359