2016 BAM to CAD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.8134 CAD

YEARLY LOW

0.7084 CAD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.7497 CAD

2016 BAM to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BAM to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 0.8134. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 0.7084.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1050 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7883 to the December average rate of 0.7190, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.8134 was up 3.84% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.7833, 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 4,067 CAD

2015 Average 3,627 CAD

Yearly Trough Low 3,542 CAD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 525.08 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.7952

0.7121

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to CAD 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 0.7594, compared to 0.7400 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0195 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7594

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7400

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0513 CAD (High: 0.8048 / Low: 0.7534). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0114 CAD (High: 0.7503 / Low: 0.7389).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0513

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0114

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 0.0306 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0306

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.7883) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.7185), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0698 (+9.72%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.7883

2015 Avg (January) 0.7185

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.8134	0.7692	0.7883
February	0.8048	0.7534	0.7831
March	0.7596	0.7466	0.7525
April	0.7645	0.7270	0.7440
May	0.7539	0.7357	0.7477
June	0.7519	0.7349	0.7412
July	0.7454	0.7321	0.7372
August	0.7503	0.7389	0.7443
September	0.7594	0.7375	0.7499
October	0.7596	0.7361	0.7473
November	0.7629	0.7272	0.7422
December	0.7284	0.7084	0.7190