YEARLY HIGH
1.0551 AWG
YEARLY LOW
0.9549 AWG
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0147 AWG

2016 BAM to AWG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BAM to AWG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 1.0551. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 0.9549.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1002 AWG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9964 to the December average rate of 0.9673, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.92% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.0551 was down 4.43% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.1040, 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 5,276 AWG
2015 Average 5,086 AWG
Yearly Trough Low 4,775 AWG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 500.96 AWG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.0468
0.9601
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to AWG 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 1.0236, compared to 1.0059 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0177 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0236
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0059

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0521 AWG (High: 1.0207 / Low: 0.9685). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0094 AWG (High: 1.0303 / Low: 1.0209).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0521
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0094

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0224 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0224

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 1.0355) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.0221), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0134 (+1.31%).

2016 Avg (May) 1.0355
2015 Avg (May) 1.0221

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0016 0.9883 0.9964
February 1.0370 0.9971 1.0183
March 1.0420 0.9966 1.0210
April 1.0487 1.0295 1.0395
May 1.0551 1.0190 1.0355
June 1.0443 1.0126 1.0307
July 1.0240 1.0068 1.0145
August 1.0383 1.0161 1.0267
September 1.0303 1.0209 1.0262
October 1.0295 0.9970 1.0116
November 1.0207 0.9685 0.9892
December 0.9857 0.9549 0.9673