YEARLY HIGH
17798.5597 IRR
YEARLY LOW
15976.4769 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
17059.4849 IRR

2016 BAM to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BAM to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 17798.5597. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 15976.4769.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1822.0828 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16669.0825 to the December average rate of 16197.4399, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.83% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 17798.5597 was up 1.07% compared to the 2015 peak of 17610.0907, 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 88,992,799 IRR
2015 Average 82,150,342 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 79,882,384 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,110,414.07 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

17663.3247
16064.1777
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to IRR 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 17244.1015, compared to 16874.8684 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 369.2331 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17244.1015
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16874.8684

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 876.7035 IRR (High: 17120.1052 / Low: 16243.4017). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 178.3675 IRR (High: 17314.7055 / Low: 17136.3379).

November Spread (Volatile) ±876.7035
September Spread (Stable) ±178.3675

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 393.2297 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -393.2297

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 17489.3349) against the same month in 2015 (average: 16200.5694), the exchange rate shifted by +1288.7654 (+7.96%).

2016 Avg (May) 17489.3349
2015 Avg (May) 16200.5694

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 16756.4675 16531.1117 16669.0825
February 17458.1963 16674.3116 17134.0966
March 17562.0147 16789.8213 17207.7696
April 17691.0081 17359.4547 17530.0625
May 17798.5597 17219.2388 17489.3349
June 17662.6870 17078.4300 17434.2630
July 17326.3350 16886.2418 17052.2379
August 17408.8748 17038.8778 17217.8358
September 17314.7055 17136.3379 17228.5945
October 17267.7079 16719.7911 16962.4325
November 17120.1052 16243.4017 16590.6697
December 16529.2666 15976.4769 16197.4399