YEARLY HIGH
338.0465 XAF
YEARLY LOW
334.1435 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
335.7646 XAF

2016 BAM to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BAM to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 5, valuing the pair at 338.0465. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 4, dropping to 334.1435.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.9030 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 335.7564 to the December average rate of 335.4519, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 338.0465 was up 0.30% compared to the 2015 peak of 337.0271, 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 1,690,233 XAF
2015 Average 1,678,154 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 1,670,717 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19,515.02 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

336.3280
335.3652
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to XAF 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 335.7847, compared to 335.7446 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0401 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 335.7847
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 335.7446

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 2.7229 XAF (High: 338.0465 / Low: 335.3236). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0552 XAF (High: 336.1902 / Low: 335.1350).

June Spread (Volatile) ±2.7229
August Spread (Stable) ±1.0552

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.3967 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3967

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 336.2478) against the same month in 2015 (average: 335.6413), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6065 (+0.18%).

2016 Avg (June) 336.2478
2015 Avg (June) 335.6413

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 336.5315 335.3141 335.7564
February 336.3039 334.7261 335.7273
March 336.6145 335.2070 335.6435
April 336.3266 334.7960 335.6865
May 336.3325 334.5915 335.6467
June 338.0465 335.3236 336.2478
July 336.5124 335.2026 335.9632
August 336.1902 335.1350 335.9316
September 336.3631 335.0206 335.8333
October 336.4692 335.1713 335.8421
November 336.3646 334.8972 335.4454
December 335.9123 334.1435 335.4519