YEARLY HIGH
121.1671 GYD
YEARLY LOW
109.6967 GYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
116.5085 GYD

2016 BAM to GYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BAM to GYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 4, valuing the pair at 121.1671. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 109.6967.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.4705 GYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 114.5479 to the December average rate of 111.0053, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 121.1671 was down 5.23% compared to the 2015 peak of 127.8572, 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 605,836 GYD
2015 Average 585,299 GYD
Yearly Trough Low 548,483 GYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 57,352.38 GYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

120.3126
110.1592
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to GYD 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 117.6790, compared to 115.3379 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.3410 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 117.6790
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 115.3379

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 6.2011 GYD (High: 117.0154 / Low: 110.8143). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3954 GYD (High: 115.1030 / Low: 113.7076).

November Spread (Volatile) ±6.2011
January Spread (Stable) ±1.3954

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 2.5285 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.5285

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 119.1097) against the same month in 2015 (average: 117.6879), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4217 (+1.21%).

2016 Avg (May) 119.1097
2015 Avg (May) 117.6879

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 115.1030 113.7076 114.5479
February 119.1913 114.8057 117.0865
March 119.9836 114.6578 117.4103
April 120.2748 118.2674 119.4665
May 121.1671 117.2916 119.1097
June 120.3955 116.3535 118.4529
July 117.3018 115.4303 116.2258
August 119.1583 116.1818 117.7950
September 118.3017 116.7998 117.7657
October 117.8099 114.3640 115.8822
November 117.0154 110.8143 113.3537
December 112.7597 109.6967 111.0053