YEARLY HIGH
18.6573 UYU
YEARLY LOW
15.1740 UYU
YEARLY AVERAGE
17.0627 UYU

2016 BAM to UYU Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BAM to UYU exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 18.6573. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 24, dropping to 15.1740.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.4833 UYU. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.0318 to the December average rate of 15.4976, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 18.6573 was up 8.93% compared to the 2015 peak of 17.1284, 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 93,287 UYU
2015 Average 77,364 UYU
Yearly Trough Low 75,870 UYU
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,416.36 UYU purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

18.5970
15.2159
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to UYU 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 17.9104, compared to 16.2149 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.6955 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.9104
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.2149

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.9958 UYU (High: 18.6573 / Low: 17.6615). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5068 UYU (High: 16.8036 / Low: 16.2968).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.9958
September Spread (Stable) ±0.5068

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.6225 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6225

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 18.1845) against the same month in 2015 (average: 15.1554), the exchange rate shifted by +3.0291 (+19.99%).

2016 Avg (May) 18.1845
2015 Avg (May) 15.1554

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 17.3275 16.6303 17.0318
February 18.1701 17.2590 17.9468
March 18.6287 17.9830 18.3153
April 18.5659 17.9285 18.2853
May 18.6573 17.6615 18.1845
June 18.0562 17.3205 17.6990
July 17.4031 16.7929 17.1255
August 17.0386 16.3266 16.5784
September 16.8036 16.2968 16.5068
October 16.3501 15.6031 15.8844
November 16.0442 15.2953 15.6966
December 15.8545 15.1740 15.4976