2016 BWP to BAM Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1746 BAM

YEARLY LOW

0.1531 BAM

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1624 BAM

2016 BWP to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BWP to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.1746. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 9, dropping to 0.1531.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0214 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1563 to the December average rate of 0.1729, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.64% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1746 was down 6.05% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1858, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BWP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 873 BAM

2015 Average 871 BAM

Yearly Trough Low 766 BAM

Transaction Impact: A difference of 107.18 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1746

0.1545

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BWP 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 0.1576, compared to 0.1673 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0097 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1576

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1673

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0072 BAM (High: 0.1606 / Low: 0.1534). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0040 BAM (High: 0.1746 / Low: 0.1706).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0072

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0040

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0023 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0023

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.1729) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1627), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0102 (+6.27%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.1729

2015 Avg (December) 0.1627

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1606	0.1534	0.1563
February	0.1602	0.1531	0.1562
March	0.1593	0.1537	0.1576
April	0.1627	0.1558	0.1597
May	0.1611	0.1552	0.1574
June	0.1612	0.1545	0.1584
July	0.1658	0.1613	0.1639
August	0.1696	0.1626	0.1665
September	0.1675	0.1604	0.1642
October	0.1697	0.1642	0.1667
November	0.1721	0.1668	0.1693
December	0.1746	0.1706	0.1729