YEARLY HIGH
12.7824 ETB
YEARLY LOW
11.6862 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.3545 ETB

2016 BAM to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BAM to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 22, valuing the pair at 12.7824. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 11.6862.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0962 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.8043 to the December average rate of 12.0615, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 12.7824 was up 2.15% compared to the 2015 peak of 12.5138, 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 63,912 ETB
2015 Average 58,698 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 58,431 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,480.97 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

12.7476
11.7186
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to ETB 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 12.2744, compared to 12.4347 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1603 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.2744
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.4347

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.6430 ETB (High: 12.7012 / Low: 12.0583). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1438 ETB (High: 12.7277 / Low: 12.5839).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.6430
September Spread (Stable) ±0.1438

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.2491 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2491

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 12.6336) against the same month in 2015 (average: 11.8523), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7812 (+6.59%).

2016 Avg (August) 12.6336
2015 Avg (August) 11.8523

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.8752 11.6862 11.8043
February 12.2964 11.8451 12.1043
March 12.4929 11.8790 12.1767
April 12.6435 12.3841 12.4977
May 12.6911 12.3840 12.5272
June 12.6842 12.2780 12.5362
July 12.5805 12.3658 12.4200
August 12.7824 12.4870 12.6336
September 12.7277 12.5839 12.6618
October 12.7407 12.3148 12.5206
November 12.7012 12.0583 12.3106
December 12.2628 11.8159 12.0615