2016 BAM to GMD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 BAM to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the BAM to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 25.1708. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 21.7863.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.3844 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 21.9475 to the December average rate of 23.0575, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 25.1708 was down 5.16% compared to the 2015 peak of 26.5396, 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 GMD 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 23.5757, compared to 23.9434 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3677 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 3.0414 GMD (High: 24.8376 / Low: 21.7962). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2871 GMD (High: 24.5343 / Low: 24.2472).
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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.5118 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 24.6988) against the same month in 2015 (average: 24.5586), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1402 (+0.57%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22.0889 | 21.7863 | 21.9475 |
| February | 22.7861 | 21.9342 | 22.4117 |
| March | 24.8376 | 21.7962 | 23.1290 |
| April | 24.9391 | 24.5347 | 24.7322 |
| May | 25.1708 | 24.2297 | 24.6988 |
| June | 24.9444 | 24.1648 | 24.5350 |
| July | 24.3174 | 23.9582 | 24.1491 |
| August | 24.7730 | 24.1313 | 24.4247 |
| September | 24.5343 | 24.2472 | 24.4066 |
| October | 24.4785 | 23.7004 | 24.0672 |
| November | 24.2417 | 22.9466 | 23.5554 |
| December | 23.6075 | 22.6706 | 23.0575 |