YEARLY HIGH
3.6471 SDG
YEARLY LOW
3.3759 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.4871 SDG

2016 BAM to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BAM to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 8, valuing the pair at 3.6471. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 24, dropping to 3.3759.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2712 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.3990 to the December average rate of 3.4973, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.89% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 3.6471 was up 1.56% compared to the 2015 peak of 3.5910, 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 18,235 SDG
2015 Average 17,060 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 16,879 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,356.18 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

3.5809
3.3825
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to SDG 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 3.4807, compared to 3.4935 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0127 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.4807
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.4935

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was October, with a trading range of 0.1728 SDG (High: 3.5867 / Low: 3.4139). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0496 SDG (High: 3.5148 / Low: 3.4651).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.1728
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0496

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0671 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0671

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 3.5644) against the same month in 2015 (average: 3.3449), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2194 (+6.56%).

2016 Avg (November) 3.5644
2015 Avg (November) 3.3449

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.4318 3.3759 3.3990
February 3.5258 3.3906 3.4634
March 3.5453 3.3905 3.4703
April 3.5597 3.5003 3.5357
May 3.5837 3.4597 3.5185
June 3.5457 3.4288 3.4975
July 3.4669 3.4152 3.4403
August 3.5168 3.4455 3.4804
September 3.5148 3.4651 3.4869
October 3.5867 3.4139 3.4916
November 3.6471 3.5060 3.5644
December 3.5605 3.4461 3.4973