2016 BAM to STD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 BAM to STD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the BAM to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 12722.0091. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 24, dropping to 11912.9032.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 809.1059 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12522.7010 to the December average rate of 12535.7154, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 12722.0091 was up 0.33% compared to the 2015 peak of 12680.4385, 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 STD 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 12527.7484, compared to 12521.0507 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.6976 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 748.2853 STD (High: 12661.1885 / Low: 11912.9032). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 91.3051 STD (High: 12549.3676 / Low: 12458.0625).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 40.5104 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 12570.8583) against the same month in 2015 (average: 12533.2348), the exchange rate shifted by +37.6236 (+0.30%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12583.4871 | 12469.4153 | 12522.7010 |
| February | 12722.0091 | 12480.9884 | 12570.8583 |
| March | 12696.9762 | 12501.0945 | 12546.5669 |
| April | 12560.8962 | 12362.5230 | 12506.0566 |
| May | 12549.3676 | 12458.0625 | 12502.4820 |
| June | 12661.1885 | 11912.9032 | 12517.8253 |
| July | 12593.9377 | 12450.5403 | 12518.7995 |
| August | 12580.1102 | 12405.0711 | 12517.3917 |
| September | 12577.3359 | 12459.9603 | 12520.8258 |
| October | 12594.6538 | 12390.8055 | 12516.6203 |
| November | 12605.5301 | 12427.9608 | 12516.9517 |
| December | 12610.5913 | 12428.6869 | 12535.7154 |