YEARLY HIGH
3.8510 CNY
YEARLY LOW
3.5942 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.7572 CNY

2016 BAM to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BAM to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 20, valuing the pair at 3.8510. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 3.5942.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2567 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.6476 to the December average rate of 3.7294, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 3.8510 was up 0.79% compared to the 2015 peak of 3.8207, 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 19,255 CNY
2015 Average 17,799 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 17,971 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,283.56 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

3.8399
3.6301
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to CNY 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 3.7305, compared to 3.7840 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0535 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.7305
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.7840

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.1550 CNY (High: 3.8012 / Low: 3.6462). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0328 CNY (High: 3.8381 / Low: 3.8053).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1550
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0328

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 0.0443 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0443

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 3.8074) against the same month in 2015 (average: 3.6049), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2025 (+5.62%).

2016 Avg (August) 3.8074
2015 Avg (August) 3.6049

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.6769 3.5942 3.6476
February 3.8012 3.6462 3.7184
March 3.7496 3.6412 3.7027
April 3.7873 3.7303 3.7555
May 3.8196 3.7306 3.7720
June 3.8281 3.7247 3.7866
July 3.7950 3.7471 3.7768
August 3.8510 3.7728 3.8074
September 3.8381 3.8053 3.8224
October 3.8288 3.7626 3.7941
November 3.8452 3.7274 3.7737
December 3.8021 3.6925 3.7294