YEARLY HIGH
0.8146 AUD
YEARLY LOW
0.7240 AUD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7613 AUD

2016 BAM to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BAM to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 0.8146. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 28, dropping to 0.7240.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0906 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7917 to the December average rate of 0.7344, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.8146 was down 1.33% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.8255, 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 4,073 AUD
2015 Average 3,778 AUD
Yearly Trough Low 3,620 AUD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 452.98 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.8027
0.7270
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to AUD 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 0.7783, compared to 0.7443 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0340 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7783
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7443

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0532 AUD (High: 0.8146 / Low: 0.7614). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0177 AUD (High: 0.7417 / Low: 0.7240).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0532
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0177

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0385 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0385

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.7917) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.7374), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0543 (+7.36%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.7917
2015 Avg (January) 0.7374

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8146 0.7614 0.7917
February 0.8135 0.7789 0.7964
March 0.7748 0.7517 0.7579
April 0.7747 0.7417 0.7569
May 0.7973 0.7674 0.7907
June 0.7900 0.7590 0.7761
July 0.7620 0.7416 0.7509
August 0.7594 0.7396 0.7513
September 0.7684 0.7456 0.7553
October 0.7540 0.7267 0.7407
November 0.7417 0.7240 0.7333
December 0.7472 0.7240 0.7344