YEARLY HIGH
529.4647 KPW
YEARLY LOW
478.0673 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
509.2848 KPW

2016 BAM to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BAM to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 529.4647. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 478.0673.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 51.3974 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 500.0664 to the December average rate of 484.6946, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 529.4647 was down 4.61% compared to the 2015 peak of 555.0663, 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 2,647,324 KPW
2015 Average 2,554,016 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 2,390,336 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 256,987.24 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

525.4779
480.9871
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to KPW 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 513.7674, compared to 504.8022 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 8.9651 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 513.7674
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 504.8022

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 26.2671 KPW (High: 512.2883 / Low: 486.0212). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.1398 KPW (High: 517.9648 / Low: 512.8250).

November Spread (Volatile) ±26.2671
September Spread (Stable) ±5.1398

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 11.7282 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -11.7282

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 519.9247) against the same month in 2015 (average: 513.6614), the exchange rate shifted by +6.2633 (+1.22%).

2016 Avg (May) 519.9247
2015 Avg (May) 513.6614

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 502.7192 496.0160 500.0664
February 520.4845 500.3461 511.0613
March 522.8861 500.1267 512.3955
April 526.2653 516.5902 521.7704
May 529.4647 511.3355 519.9247
June 524.1657 508.2526 517.3858
July 513.9571 505.2146 509.1707
August 521.1191 509.9680 515.3168
September 517.9648 512.8250 515.5229
October 516.8166 500.2096 507.6855
November 512.2883 486.0212 496.4228
December 494.6085 478.0673 484.6946