YEARLY HIGH
43.4680 KGS
YEARLY LOW
36.8283 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
39.5739 KGS

2016 BAM to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BAM to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 12, valuing the pair at 43.4680. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 36.8283.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.6397 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 42.1677 to the December average rate of 37.2977, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 43.4680 was up 1.93% compared to the 2015 peak of 42.6438, 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 217,340 KGS
2015 Average 182,648 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 184,142 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 33,198.50 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

43.0125
36.7781
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to KGS 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 40.7194, compared to 38.4284 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.2910 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 40.7194
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 38.4284

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 2.0836 KGS (High: 43.4680 / Low: 41.3844). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5661 KGS (High: 42.3909 / Low: 41.8248).

February Spread (Volatile) ±2.0836
January Spread (Stable) ±0.5661

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.3476 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3476

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 42.4930) against the same month in 2015 (average: 35.2638), the exchange rate shifted by +7.2292 (+20.50%).

2016 Avg (February) 42.4930
2015 Avg (February) 35.2638

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 42.3909 41.8248 42.1677
February 43.4680 41.3844 42.4930
March 41.5546 40.7832 41.1454
April 40.9810 39.2276 40.0049
May 40.2845 38.7909 39.4849
June 39.7996 38.0342 39.0206
July 38.8041 37.6599 38.0811
August 39.7562 38.8506 39.2810
September 39.7615 38.9893 39.3707
October 39.0504 37.8546 38.5076
November 39.1214 37.2815 38.0325
December 38.0131 36.8283 37.2977