YEARLY HIGH
2.5123 BAM
YEARLY LOW
2.3126 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.4041 BAM

2017 XDR to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XDR to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 2.5123. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 26, dropping to 2.3126.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1996 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4869 to the December average rate of 2.3383, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.5123 was down 0.33% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.5207, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,561 BAM
2016 Average 12,286 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 11,563 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 998.23 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.5049
2.3164
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 2.4639, compared to 2.3444 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1195 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4639
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.3444

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0539 BAM (High: 2.3937 / Low: 2.3398). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0301 BAM (High: 2.3622 / Low: 2.3321).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0539
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0301

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 0.0539 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0539

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 2.4869) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.4873), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0004 (-0.02%).

2017 Avg (January) 2.4869
2016 Avg (January) 2.4873

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.5123 2.4668 2.4869
February 2.5094 2.4643 2.4892
March 2.5075 2.4611 2.4782
April 2.5035 2.4503 2.4863
May 2.4604 2.4077 2.4324
June 2.4253 2.3775 2.4101
July 2.3937 2.3398 2.3679
August 2.3488 2.3150 2.3366
September 2.3542 2.3208 2.3321
October 2.3622 2.3321 2.3450
November 2.3656 2.3126 2.3466
December 2.3539 2.3203 2.3383