YEARLY HIGH
2.6634 BAM
YEARLY LOW
2.1615 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.3948 BAM

2016 GBP to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GBP to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 2.6634. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 12, dropping to 2.1615.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5019 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5927 to the December average rate of 2.3166, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.65% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.6634 was down 5.47% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.8174, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,317 BAM
2015 Average 13,471 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 10,807 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,509.59 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.6330
2.1491
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GBP 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 2.5113, compared to 2.2784 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2329 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5113
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2784

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.2263 BAM (High: 2.5679 / Low: 2.3416). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0501 BAM (High: 2.3401 / Low: 2.2900).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.2263
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0501

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1456 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1456

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 2.5927) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.5498), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0428 (+1.68%).

2016 Avg (January) 2.5927
2015 Avg (January) 2.5498

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.6634 2.5396 2.5927
February 2.5945 2.4735 2.5201
March 2.5355 2.4671 2.5055
April 2.5261 2.4168 2.4672
May 2.5755 2.4660 2.5117
June 2.5679 2.3416 2.4705
July 2.3535 2.2747 2.3249
August 2.3357 2.2548 2.2862
September 2.3390 2.2569 2.2952
October 2.2607 2.1615 2.1894
November 2.3099 2.1707 2.2579
December 2.3401 2.2900 2.3166