2018 XDR to BAM Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.4120 BAM

YEARLY LOW

2.2850 BAM

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.3463 BAM

2018 XDR to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XDR to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 13, valuing the pair at 2.4120. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 15, dropping to 2.2850.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1270 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3077 to the December average rate of 2.3906, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.4120 was down 3.99% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.5123, 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 12,060 BAM

2017 Average 12,018 BAM

Yearly Trough Low 11,425 BAM

Transaction Impact: A difference of 635.23 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.3996

2.2911

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 2.3241, compared to 2.3685 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0444 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3241

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.3685

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0907 BAM (High: 2.4120 / Low: 2.3213). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0234 BAM (High: 2.3174 / Low: 2.2939).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0907

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0234

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0235 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0235

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 2.3866) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.3466), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0401 (+1.71%).

2018 Avg (November) 2.3866

2017 Avg (November) 2.3466

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.3346	2.2850	2.3077
February	2.3163	2.2853	2.3001
March	2.3174	2.2939	2.3041
April	2.3263	2.2920	2.3075
May	2.3895	2.3260	2.3566
June	2.3840	2.3532	2.3687
July	2.3635	2.2944	2.3455
August	2.4077	2.3301	2.3687
September	2.3679	2.2982	2.3453
October	2.3993	2.3282	2.3742
November	2.4120	2.3213	2.3866
December	2.4035	2.3781	2.3906