YEARLY HIGH
1.7717 LTL
YEARLY LOW
1.7098 LTL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7458 LTL

2016 BAM to LTL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BAM to LTL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 1.7717. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 17, dropping to 1.7098.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0619 LTL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7282 to the December average rate of 1.7647, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.7717 was down 0.09% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.7733, 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 8,859 LTL
2015 Average 8,577 LTL
Yearly Trough Low 8,549 LTL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 309.46 LTL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.7683
1.7246
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to LTL 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 1.7444, compared to 1.7472 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0029 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7444
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7472

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0568 LTL (High: 1.7667 / Low: 1.7098). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0149 LTL (High: 1.7533 / Low: 1.7384).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0568
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0149

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0064 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0064

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1.7647) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.7314), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0332 (+1.92%).

2016 Avg (December) 1.7647
2015 Avg (December) 1.7314

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7353 1.7099 1.7282
February 1.7631 1.7247 1.7420
March 1.7644 1.7295 1.7445
April 1.7630 1.7428 1.7532
May 1.7699 1.7323 1.7493
June 1.7710 1.7238 1.7491
July 1.7533 1.7384 1.7449
August 1.7623 1.7353 1.7486
September 1.7587 1.7349 1.7422
October 1.7436 1.7232 1.7359
November 1.7667 1.7098 1.7471
December 1.7717 1.7558 1.7647