2016 BAM to SOS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

358.4440 SOS

YEARLY LOW

297.6698 SOS

YEARLY AVERAGE

335.9559 SOS

2016 BAM to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BAM to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 3, valuing the pair at 358.4440. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 24, dropping to 297.6698.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 60.7742 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 343.8979 to the December average rate of 308.5751, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 358.4440 was down 19.22% compared to the 2015 peak of 443.7420, 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 1,792,220 SOS

2015 Average 1,914,167 SOS

Yearly Trough Low 1,488,349 SOS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 303,871.10 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

358.1392

304.0692

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to SOS 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 346.8453, compared to 325.0664 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 21.7789 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 346.8453

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 325.0664

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 27.0937 SOS (High: 327.3315 / Low: 300.2378). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.3565 SOS (High: 336.5879 / Low: 332.2314).

November Spread (Volatile) ±27.0937

September Spread (Stable) ±4.3565

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 11.1727 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -11.1727

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 353.6334) against the same month in 2015 (average: 387.4193), the exchange rate shifted by -33.7859 (-8.72%).

2016 Avg (April) 353.6334

2015 Avg (April) 387.4193

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	347.2199	338.3536	343.8979
February	353.4012	339.5893	347.9822
March	356.8077	338.8434	348.5707
April	358.4440	347.7976	353.6334
May	357.3494	336.5886	349.0140
June	348.6378	329.6770	337.9737
July	334.3687	324.2296	329.4530
August	338.1618	327.9842	333.4567
September	336.5879	332.2314	334.1943
October	336.5682	320.4660	327.9460
November	327.3315	300.2378	316.7732
December	319.5831	297.6698	308.5751