YEARLY HIGH
13121.8543 VND
YEARLY LOW
12081.3306 VND
YEARLY AVERAGE
12656.1291 VND

2016 BAM to VND Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BAM to VND exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 4, valuing the pair at 13121.8543. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 12081.3306.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1040.5238 VND. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12445.7388 to the December average rate of 12227.7045, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 13121.8543 was down 1.22% compared to the 2015 peak of 13284.1847, 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 65,609,272 VND
2015 Average 62,189,084 VND
Yearly Trough Low 60,406,653 VND
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,202,618.91 VND purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

13003.5373
12157.1743
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to VND 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 12747.9227, compared to 12564.3354 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 183.5873 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12747.9227
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12564.3354

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 549.7766 VND (High: 12956.8642 / Low: 12407.0875). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 129.8648 VND (High: 12837.0100 / Low: 12707.1452).

March Spread (Volatile) ±549.7766
September Spread (Stable) ±129.8648

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 218.9385 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -218.9385

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 12899.2321) against the same month in 2015 (average: 12403.2068), the exchange rate shifted by +496.0253 (+4.00%).

2016 Avg (May) 12899.2321
2015 Avg (May) 12403.2068

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12530.1313 12318.0730 12445.7388
February 12868.7144 12369.9781 12670.3099
March 12956.8642 12407.0875 12695.9231
April 13038.6206 12802.7689 12933.0070
May 13121.8543 12703.4915 12899.2321
June 13021.9303 12585.2947 12843.3254
July 12743.1521 12522.1601 12624.3869
August 12916.2807 12644.8520 12769.8272
September 12837.0100 12707.1452 12782.0918
October 12828.6421 12407.5122 12589.1241
November 12711.8236 12184.5452 12392.8781
December 12456.1197 12081.3306 12227.7045