YEARLY HIGH
54.8651 LRD
YEARLY LOW
46.7225 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
50.5361 LRD

2016 BAM to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BAM to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 20, valuing the pair at 54.8651. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 24, dropping to 46.7225.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.1426 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 47.5451 to the December average rate of 49.5188, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 54.8651 was down 2.79% compared to the 2015 peak of 56.4374, 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 274,325 LRD
2015 Average 243,874 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 233,612 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 40,712.87 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

53.0703
47.0428
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to LRD 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 49.8400, compared to 51.2323 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.3923 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 49.8400
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 51.2323

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 3.7317 LRD (High: 54.8651 / Low: 51.1333). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7908 LRD (High: 52.7908 / Low: 52.0000).

August Spread (Volatile) ±3.7317
September Spread (Stable) ±0.7908

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 1.3781 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3781

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 52.5681) against the same month in 2015 (average: 49.4272), the exchange rate shifted by +3.1408 (+6.35%).

2016 Avg (August) 52.5681
2015 Avg (August) 49.4272

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 49.7034 46.7225 47.5451
February 48.5894 47.0202 47.9944
March 49.1960 47.0547 48.2024
April 52.9189 49.2316 50.9949
May 53.2513 51.4279 52.2823
June 52.6972 51.1076 52.0208
July 51.6277 50.6669 51.0913
August 54.8651 51.1333 52.5681
September 52.7908 52.0000 52.4024
October 52.7171 50.2175 51.5956
November 51.9351 49.0726 50.2175
December 50.1528 48.5671 49.5188