YEARLY HIGH
3.9233 HRK
YEARLY LOW
3.8058 HRK
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.8496 HRK

2016 BAM to HRK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BAM to HRK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 22, valuing the pair at 3.9233. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 7, dropping to 3.8058.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1175 HRK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.9152 to the December average rate of 3.8516, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 3.9233 was down 0.66% compared to the 2015 peak of 3.9496, 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 19,617 HRK
2015 Average 19,456 HRK
Yearly Trough Low 19,029 HRK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 587.41 HRK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

3.9245
3.8128
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to HRK 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 3.8656, compared to 3.8337 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0318 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.8656
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.8337

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0477 HRK (High: 3.8917 / Low: 3.8441). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0121 HRK (High: 3.8408 / Low: 3.8287).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0477
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0121

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0417 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0417

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 3.9152) against the same month in 2015 (average: 3.9307), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0155 (-0.39%).

2016 Avg (January) 3.9152
2015 Avg (January) 3.9307

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.9233 3.9043 3.9152
February 3.9229 3.8950 3.9045
March 3.8917 3.8441 3.8628
April 3.8420 3.8216 3.8330
May 3.8422 3.8263 3.8338
June 3.8547 3.8288 3.8442
July 3.8410 3.8189 3.8265
August 3.8296 3.8058 3.8221
September 3.8396 3.8147 3.8290
October 3.8408 3.8287 3.8334
November 3.8527 3.8286 3.8398
December 3.8633 3.8290 3.8516