YEARLY HIGH
32.1579 MKD
YEARLY LOW
31.1608 MKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
31.4754 MKD

2016 BAM to MKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BAM to MKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 32.1579. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 4, dropping to 31.1608.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9970 MKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 31.4863 to the December average rate of 31.4434, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 32.1579 was up 1.42% compared to the 2015 peak of 31.7080, 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 160,789 MKD
2015 Average 157,210 MKD
Yearly Trough Low 155,804 MKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,985.18 MKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

31.5672
31.4193
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to MKD 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 31.5057, compared to 31.4452 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0605 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 31.5057
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 31.4452

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.7099 MKD (High: 32.1579 / Low: 31.4479). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0625 MKD (High: 31.4702 / Low: 31.4077).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.7099
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0625

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0575 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0575

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 31.5340) against the same month in 2015 (average: 31.4783), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0558 (+0.18%).

2016 Avg (May) 31.5340
2015 Avg (May) 31.4783

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 31.5369 31.4231 31.4863
February 31.5379 31.4438 31.4898
March 31.6398 31.4574 31.4925
April 32.0872 31.4595 31.5549
May 32.1579 31.4479 31.5340
June 31.5633 31.3223 31.4765
July 31.4640 31.3927 31.4405
August 31.5399 31.3958 31.4552
September 31.6090 31.3868 31.4652
October 31.4702 31.4077 31.4354
November 31.4804 31.3852 31.4316
December 31.5094 31.1608 31.4434