YEARLY HIGH
1288.7774 TZS
YEARLY LOW
1155.7877 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
1236.5509 TZS

2016 BAM to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BAM to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 1288.7774. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 1155.7877.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 132.9897 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1212.3482 to the December average rate of 1172.6848, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1288.7774 was down 2.60% compared to the 2015 peak of 1323.1396, 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 6,443,887 TZS
2015 Average 5,778,671 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 5,778,938 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 664,948.46 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1279.9498
1162.9334
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to TZS 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 1248.8482, compared to 1224.2536 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 24.5946 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1248.8482
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1224.2536

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 64.3786 TZS (High: 1240.6702 / Low: 1176.2916). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 11.0790 TZS (High: 1254.5662 / Low: 1243.4872).

November Spread (Volatile) ±64.3786
September Spread (Stable) ±11.0790

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 29.8157 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -29.8157

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 1265.1572) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1153.2235), the exchange rate shifted by +111.9337 (+9.71%).

2016 Avg (May) 1265.1572
2015 Avg (May) 1153.2235

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1220.7952 1199.3166 1212.3482
February 1262.7793 1214.3966 1241.4096
March 1270.2648 1216.7651 1244.2686
April 1279.4009 1262.4809 1270.1984
May 1288.7774 1244.4782 1265.1572
June 1278.0724 1232.5384 1259.7070
July 1250.6522 1228.2750 1238.7262
August 1265.3785 1239.7778 1251.6776
September 1254.5662 1243.4872 1249.6257
October 1251.1411 1213.4352 1230.3069
November 1240.6702 1176.2916 1202.5005
December 1195.8668 1155.7877 1172.6848