YEARLY HIGH
67.2943 JPY
YEARLY LOW
56.8212 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
61.5190 JPY

2016 BAM to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BAM to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 67.2943. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 9, dropping to 56.8212.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.4731 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 65.8240 to the December average rate of 62.4963, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 67.2943 was down 9.29% compared to the 2015 peak of 74.1839, 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 336,472 JPY
2015 Average 343,461 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 284,106 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 52,365.69 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

66.6061
57.2201
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to JPY 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 63.7113, compared to 59.3267 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.3846 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 63.7113
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 59.3267

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 5.1560 JPY (High: 62.7631 / Low: 57.6070). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9484 JPY (High: 63.4037 / Low: 62.4554).

June Spread (Volatile) ±5.1560
May Spread (Stable) ±0.9484

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 2.2950 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.2950

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 65.0737) against the same month in 2015 (average: 68.9136), the exchange rate shifted by -3.8399 (-5.57%).

2016 Avg (February) 65.0737
2015 Avg (February) 68.9136

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 67.1416 65.2071 65.8240
February 67.2943 62.8050 65.0737
March 65.3756 63.0457 64.3310
April 65.0875 62.3266 63.5633
May 63.4037 62.4554 62.8854
June 62.7631 57.6070 60.5904
July 60.2995 56.8212 58.7372
August 58.8422 57.6406 58.0023
September 59.2991 57.5320 58.4335
October 59.1940 57.7601 58.4785
November 61.8136 58.4846 59.8127
December 63.0159 61.2802 62.4963