YEARLY HIGH
162.7390 HUF
YEARLY LOW
155.5032 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
159.1736 HUF

2016 BAM to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BAM to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 27, valuing the pair at 162.7390. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 10, dropping to 155.5032.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.2358 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 160.7315 to the December average rate of 159.4635, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 162.7390 was down 1.25% compared to the 2015 peak of 164.8039, 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 813,695 HUF
2015 Average 792,225 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 777,516 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 36,178.87 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

161.2228
156.5468
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to HUF 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 159.8358, compared to 158.5114 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.3244 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 159.8358
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 158.5114

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 3.9526 HUF (High: 162.7390 / Low: 158.7863). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3611 HUF (High: 159.0705 / Low: 157.7094).

June Spread (Volatile) ±3.9526
August Spread (Stable) ±1.3611

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 2.2345 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.2345

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 160.4620) against the same month in 2015 (average: 159.5881), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8739 (+0.55%).

2016 Avg (June) 160.4620
2015 Avg (June) 159.5881

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 162.2722 159.0135 160.7315
February 159.3648 157.1969 158.5960
March 160.7968 157.6998 159.0500
April 160.3893 158.2804 159.3424
May 162.1201 159.0542 160.8331
June 162.7390 158.7863 160.4620
July 161.9872 159.0447 160.6936
August 159.0705 157.7094 158.4591
September 158.4843 156.3045 157.6923
October 158.3338 155.5032 156.9365
November 159.7410 156.0410 157.8238
December 160.9150 157.7669 159.4635