YEARLY HIGH
1.4117 BAM
YEARLY LOW
1.2294 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3348 BAM

2016 CAD to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CAD to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 11, valuing the pair at 1.4117. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 17, dropping to 1.2294.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1823 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2689 to the December average rate of 1.3908, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.4117 was down 5.22% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.4894, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,058 BAM
2015 Average 6,902 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 6,147 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 911.29 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.4030
1.2568
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 1.3178, compared to 1.3518 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0340 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3178
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3518

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0846 BAM (High: 1.3273 / Low: 1.2426). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0206 BAM (High: 1.3534 / Low: 1.3328).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0846
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0206

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0130 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0130

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1.3908) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.3089), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0820 (+6.26%).

2016 Avg (December) 1.3908
2015 Avg (December) 1.3089

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3001 1.2294 1.2689
February 1.3273 1.2426 1.2775
March 1.3395 1.3164 1.3289
April 1.3754 1.3080 1.3446
May 1.3593 1.3265 1.3375
June 1.3606 1.3299 1.3493
July 1.3659 1.3415 1.3566
August 1.3534 1.3328 1.3436
September 1.3559 1.3169 1.3336
October 1.3586 1.3164 1.3383
November 1.3750 1.3109 1.3478
December 1.4117 1.3729 1.3908