YEARLY HIGH
4802.3575 LAK
YEARLY LOW
4272.0916 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
4594.7516 LAK

2016 BAM to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BAM to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 4802.3575. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 4272.0916.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 530.2659 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4525.5446 to the December average rate of 4394.1261, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 4802.3575 was down 4.21% compared to the 2015 peak of 5013.4614, 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 24,011,788 LAK
2015 Average 23,078,479 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 21,360,458 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,651,329.48 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

4732.1973
4363.3923
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to LAK 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 4635.9409, compared to 4553.5624 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 82.3785 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4635.9409
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4553.5624

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 214.1112 LAK (High: 4486.2028 / Low: 4272.0916). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 48.5610 LAK (High: 4655.0225 / Low: 4606.4615).

December Spread (Volatile) ±214.1112
September Spread (Stable) ±48.5610

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 107.2915 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -107.2915

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 4689.1645) against the same month in 2015 (average: 4618.2896), the exchange rate shifted by +70.8749 (+1.53%).

2016 Avg (May) 4689.1645
2015 Avg (May) 4618.2896

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4554.7274 4497.7593 4525.5446
February 4708.0685 4496.9544 4613.0382
March 4719.7413 4517.3378 4627.4355
April 4742.9742 4630.9053 4701.4636
May 4802.3575 4610.9883 4689.1645
June 4727.3633 4552.3980 4658.9991
July 4615.4881 4527.0353 4575.4232
August 4688.7182 4583.5876 4632.7370
September 4655.0225 4606.4615 4637.1949
October 4656.3818 4517.1783 4580.4754
November 4629.2555 4416.8337 4501.4176
December 4486.2028 4272.0916 4394.1261