YEARLY HIGH
702.0030 KRW
YEARLY LOW
625.5755 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
656.7498 KRW

2016 BAM to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BAM to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 20, valuing the pair at 702.0030. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 11, dropping to 625.5755.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 76.4274 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 667.3150 to the December average rate of 637.7838, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 702.0030 was down 0.37% compared to the 2015 peak of 704.6247, 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 3,510,015 KRW
2015 Average 3,211,039 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 3,127,878 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 382,137.24 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

697.2549
629.6089
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to KRW 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 674.7502, compared to 638.7494 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 36.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 674.7502
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 638.7494

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 33.2902 KRW (High: 702.0030 / Low: 668.7127). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 12.5871 KRW (High: 682.6375 / Low: 670.0504).

February Spread (Volatile) ±33.2902
May Spread (Stable) ±12.5871

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 26.4110 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -26.4110

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 691.6177) against the same month in 2015 (average: 638.9841), the exchange rate shifted by +52.6336 (+8.24%).

2016 Avg (February) 691.6177
2015 Avg (February) 638.9841

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 677.6620 652.6455 667.3150
February 702.0030 668.7127 691.6177
March 687.0495 664.5460 673.9582
April 673.6533 655.6307 665.1658
May 682.6375 670.0504 678.5882
June 682.0682 654.7029 671.8565
July 658.6157 636.5360 645.4455
August 648.7515 625.5755 636.3517
September 647.2619 627.8534 635.7356
October 642.6747 629.7389 635.2460
November 650.3788 634.7922 641.9337
December 649.8531 629.8340 637.7838