YEARLY HIGH
0.5765 BAM
YEARLY LOW
0.4323 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5099 BAM

2016 BRL to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BRL to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 25, valuing the pair at 0.5765. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 16, dropping to 0.4323.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1442 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4453 to the December average rate of 0.5536, the exchange rate registered a net change of 24.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.5765 was down 14.88% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.6773, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 14,413 BAM
2015 Average 13,424 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 10,807 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,605.71 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.5663
0.4325
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL to BAM 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 0.4747, compared to 0.5451 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0705 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4747
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5451

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0609 BAM (High: 0.5465 / Low: 0.4856). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0168 BAM (High: 0.4967 / Low: 0.4799).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0609
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0168

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0140 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0140

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2016: 0.5552) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.4499), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1053 (+23.42%).

2016 Avg (October) 0.5552
2015 Avg (October) 0.4499

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4547 0.4337 0.4453
February 0.4528 0.4323 0.4437
March 0.4892 0.4559 0.4760
April 0.4976 0.4666 0.4858
May 0.4967 0.4799 0.4893
June 0.5465 0.4856 0.5080
July 0.5456 0.5271 0.5399
August 0.5591 0.5342 0.5444
September 0.5439 0.5227 0.5365
October 0.5765 0.5339 0.5552
November 0.5582 0.5276 0.5412
December 0.5730 0.5214 0.5536