2016 BAM to EGP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 BAM to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the BAM to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 10.4298. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 4.3147.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.1151 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.3506 to the December average rate of 9.9117, the exchange rate registered a net change of 127.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 10.4298 was up 124.03% compared to the 2015 peak of 4.6556, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BAM based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
BAM to EGP Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 4.8272, compared to 6.4492 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.6220 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 5.0295 EGP (High: 10.0346 / Low: 5.0051). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0470 EGP (High: 5.1075 / Low: 5.0606).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0783 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 9.9117) against the same month in 2015 (average: 4.3627), the exchange rate shifted by +5.5489 (+127.19%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.3698 | 4.3147 | 4.3506 |
| February | 4.5275 | 4.3591 | 4.4472 |
| March | 5.1585 | 4.3527 | 4.7885 |
| April | 5.1938 | 5.0979 | 5.1468 |
| May | 5.2236 | 5.0470 | 5.1287 |
| June | 5.1700 | 4.9854 | 5.1013 |
| July | 5.0728 | 4.9858 | 5.0229 |
| August | 5.1421 | 5.0252 | 5.0824 |
| September | 5.1075 | 5.0606 | 5.0835 |
| October | 5.0977 | 4.9326 | 5.0066 |
| November | 10.0346 | 5.0051 | 8.5880 |
| December | 10.4298 | 9.6724 | 9.9117 |