2016 BAM to BSD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5884 BSD

YEARLY LOW

0.5306 BSD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5659 BSD

2016 BAM to BSD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BAM to BSD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 0.5884. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 0.5306.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0578 BSD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5556 to the December average rate of 0.5386, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.5884 was down 4.60% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.6167, 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 2,942 BSD

2015 Average 2,838 BSD

Yearly Trough Low 2,653 BSD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 288.79 BSD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.5839

0.5345

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to BSD 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 0.5709, compared to 0.5609 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0099 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5709

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5609

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0291 BSD (High: 0.5692 / Low: 0.5401). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0057 BSD (High: 0.5756 / Low: 0.5699).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0291

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0057

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 0.0130 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0130

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 0.5777) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.5707), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0070 (+1.22%).

2016 Avg (May) 0.5777

2015 Avg (May) 0.5707

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5585	0.5511	0.5556
February	0.5783	0.5560	0.5678
March	0.5810	0.5558	0.5694
April	0.5848	0.5740	0.5797
May	0.5884	0.5682	0.5777
June	0.5823	0.5647	0.5749
July	0.5710	0.5614	0.5658
August	0.5791	0.5666	0.5726
September	0.5756	0.5699	0.5728
October	0.5743	0.5558	0.5641
November	0.5692	0.5401	0.5516
December	0.5496	0.5306	0.5386