YEARLY HIGH
0.2318 BAM
YEARLY LOW
0.0959 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1887 BAM

2016 EGP to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the EGP to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.2318. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 0.0959.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1359 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2299 to the December average rate of 0.1009, the exchange rate registered a net change of -56.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2318 was down 5.18% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2444, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,159 BAM
2015 Average 1,144 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 479 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 679.42 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2427
0.0880
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP 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 0.2083, compared to 0.1691 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0392 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2083
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1691

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.1001 BAM (High: 0.1998 / Low: 0.0997). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 BAM (High: 0.1976 / Low: 0.1958).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1001
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0782 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0782

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.2299) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2315), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0017 (-0.73%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.2299
2015 Avg (January) 0.2315

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2318 0.2288 0.2299
February 0.2294 0.2209 0.2249
March 0.2297 0.1939 0.2099
April 0.1962 0.1925 0.1943
May 0.1981 0.1914 0.1950
June 0.2006 0.1934 0.1960
July 0.2006 0.1971 0.1991
August 0.1990 0.1945 0.1968
September 0.1976 0.1958 0.1967
October 0.2027 0.1962 0.1998
November 0.1998 0.0997 0.1216
December 0.1034 0.0959 0.1009