YEARLY HIGH
4.9626 NOK
YEARLY LOW
4.5688 NOK
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.7515 NOK

2016 BAM to NOK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BAM to NOK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 4.9626. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 19, dropping to 4.5688.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3938 NOK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.8954 to the December average rate of 4.6164, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 4.9626 was up 0.93% compared to the 2015 peak of 4.9167, 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 24,813 NOK
2015 Average 22,875 NOK
Yearly Trough Low 22,844 NOK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,968.99 NOK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

4.9245
4.5752
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to NOK 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 4.8169, compared to 4.6861 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1308 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.8169
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.6861

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was September, with a trading range of 0.1748 NOK (High: 4.7640 / Low: 4.5892). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0452 NOK (High: 4.6637 / Low: 4.6185).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1748
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0452

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.1016 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 4.8954) against the same month in 2015 (average: 4.5612), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3342 (+7.33%).

2016 Avg (January) 4.8954
2015 Avg (January) 4.5612

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.9626 4.8095 4.8954
February 4.9520 4.8298 4.8861
March 4.8615 4.7749 4.8202
April 4.8507 4.6990 4.7697
May 4.7882 4.7213 4.7581
June 4.8239 4.7193 4.7719
July 4.8374 4.7300 4.7903
August 4.8435 4.6855 4.7554
September 4.7640 4.5892 4.7059
October 4.6370 4.5688 4.6043
November 4.6637 4.6185 4.6443
December 4.6547 4.5770 4.6164