2016 BAM to CDF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

638.6273 CDF

YEARLY LOW

499.0948 CDF

YEARLY AVERAGE

547.1049 CDF

2016 BAM to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BAM to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 24, valuing the pair at 638.6273. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 17, dropping to 499.0948.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 139.5325 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 514.9635 to the December average rate of 627.3002, the exchange rate registered a net change of 21.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 638.6273 was up 11.83% compared to the 2015 peak of 571.0689, 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 3,193,136 CDF

2015 Average 2,628,472 CDF

Yearly Trough Low 2,495,474 CDF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 697,662.35 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

638.5339

503.7298

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to CDF 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 530.6545, compared to 563.5554 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 32.9009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 530.6545

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 563.5554

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 121.1346 CDF (High: 620.2294 / Low: 499.0948). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.2732 CDF (High: 518.4384 / Low: 511.1652).

November Spread (Volatile) ±121.1346

January Spread (Stable) ±7.2732

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 11.2993 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -11.2993

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 627.3002) against the same month in 2015 (average: 516.4442), the exchange rate shifted by +110.8560 (+21.47%).

2016 Avg (December) 627.3002

2015 Avg (December) 516.4442

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	518.4384	511.1652	514.9635
February	536.7486	515.4100	527.1292
March	538.4729	513.2658	527.7409
April	542.9876	532.9439	538.0270
May	546.5799	527.2401	536.0165
June	558.6377	524.4822	540.0496
July	557.7305	533.4440	538.4097
August	568.3426	550.9937	559.2639
September	562.7326	555.3074	559.2297
October	562.8121	536.4431	547.9304
November	620.2294	499.0948	549.1984
December	638.6273	616.9887	627.3002