YEARLY HIGH
2.1610 AED
YEARLY LOW
1.9512 AED
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.0784 AED

2016 BAM to AED Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BAM to AED exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 2.1610. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 1.9512.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2098 AED. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0407 to the December average rate of 1.9780, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.1610 was down 4.60% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.2653, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,805 AED
2015 Average 10,424 AED
Yearly Trough Low 9,756 AED
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,049.23 AED purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.1445
1.9629
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to AED 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 2.0968, compared to 2.0601 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0366 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0968
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0601

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.1070 AED (High: 2.0906 / Low: 1.9837). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0210 AED (High: 2.1141 / Low: 2.0931).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1070
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0210

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0481 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0481

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 2.1220) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.0964), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0256 (+1.22%).

2016 Avg (May) 2.1220
2015 Avg (May) 2.0964

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.0513 2.0241 2.0407
February 2.1238 2.0421 2.0857
March 2.1341 2.0413 2.0912
April 2.1480 2.1082 2.1294
May 2.1610 2.0872 2.1220
June 2.1389 2.0740 2.1115
July 2.0972 2.0620 2.0780
August 2.1268 2.0810 2.1031
September 2.1141 2.0931 2.1039
October 2.1094 2.0416 2.0718
November 2.0906 1.9837 2.0261
December 2.0188 1.9512 1.9780