2016 BAM to SLL Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 BAM to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the BAM to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 3256.6689. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 24, dropping to 2241.5282.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1015.1408 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2305.0737 to the December average rate of 2978.7278, the exchange rate registered a net change of 29.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 3256.6689 was up 25.10% compared to the 2015 peak of 2603.1770, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BAM based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
BAM to SLL Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 2318.3567, compared to 3127.8629 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 809.5061 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 716.2116 SLL (High: 2963.0842 / Low: 2246.8726). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 59.4807 SLL (High: 2326.9646 / Low: 2267.4839).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and September, 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 107.2903 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 3182.8273) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2150.8038), the exchange rate shifted by +1032.0235 (+47.98%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2344.7088 | 2276.7489 | 2305.0737 |
| February | 2369.4134 | 2274.2970 | 2326.0118 |
| March | 2338.7904 | 2263.0218 | 2303.1803 |
| April | 2326.9646 | 2267.4839 | 2299.6617 |
| May | 2321.6408 | 2241.5282 | 2280.0309 |
| June | 2963.0842 | 2246.8726 | 2396.1822 |
| July | 3163.8966 | 3100.0824 | 3122.3973 |
| August | 3256.6689 | 3116.1597 | 3182.8273 |
| September | 3251.9932 | 3170.1456 | 3226.2564 |
| October | 3243.3332 | 3109.1462 | 3170.9503 |
| November | 3196.5245 | 3011.1388 | 3086.0181 |
| December | 3053.1389 | 2928.9422 | 2978.7278 |