YEARLY HIGH
0.0856 BAM
YEARLY LOW
0.0782 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0810 BAM

2016 ETB to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ETB to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.0856. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 22, dropping to 0.0782.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0073 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0847 to the December average rate of 0.0829, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0856 was down 6.30% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0913, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 428 BAM
2015 Average 426 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 391 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 36.69 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0853
0.0784
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 0.0815, compared to 0.0805 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0815
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0805

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0042 BAM (High: 0.0829 / Low: 0.0787). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 BAM (High: 0.0795 / Low: 0.0786).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0042
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0021 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0021

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0847) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0831), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0016 (+1.96%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0847
2015 Avg (January) 0.0831

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0856 0.0842 0.0847
February 0.0844 0.0813 0.0826
March 0.0842 0.0800 0.0821
April 0.0807 0.0791 0.0800
May 0.0807 0.0788 0.0798
June 0.0814 0.0788 0.0798
July 0.0809 0.0795 0.0805
August 0.0801 0.0782 0.0792
September 0.0795 0.0786 0.0790
October 0.0812 0.0785 0.0799
November 0.0829 0.0787 0.0813
December 0.0846 0.0815 0.0829