YEARLY HIGH
0.5702 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.5457 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5572 CHF

2016 BAM to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BAM to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 0.5702. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.5457.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0245 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5593 to the December average rate of 0.5493, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.5702 was down 7.43% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.6159, 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 2,851 CHF
2015 Average 2,731 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 2,729 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 122.34 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.5671
0.5477
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to CHF 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 0.5604, compared to 0.5541 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0063 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5604
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5541

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0184 CHF (High: 0.5673 / Low: 0.5489). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0054 CHF (High: 0.5583 / Low: 0.5530).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0184
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0054

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0083 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0083

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 0.5629) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.5427), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0202 (+3.73%).

2016 Avg (February) 0.5629
2015 Avg (February) 0.5427

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5669 0.5548 0.5593
February 0.5702 0.5555 0.5629
March 0.5621 0.5541 0.5587
April 0.5621 0.5558 0.5589
May 0.5683 0.5612 0.5655
June 0.5673 0.5489 0.5572
July 0.5583 0.5530 0.5550
August 0.5608 0.5529 0.5564
September 0.5605 0.5545 0.5582
October 0.5601 0.5525 0.5561
November 0.5524 0.5468 0.5494
December 0.5536 0.5457 0.5493