YEARLY HIGH
0.2424 BAM
YEARLY LOW
0.2191 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2278 BAM

2016 HKD to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the HKD to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 0.2424. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 0.2191.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0234 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2313 to the December average rate of 0.2393, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2424 was up 1.00% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2400, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 HKD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 6,060 BAM
2015 Average 5,686 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 5,476 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 583.76 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2410
0.2207
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD 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 0.2256, compared to 0.2300 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0044 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2256
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2300

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0122 BAM (High: 0.2387 / Low: 0.2265). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0023 BAM (High: 0.2263 / Low: 0.2240).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0122
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0023

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0051 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0051

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.2393) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2315), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0078 (+3.38%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.2393
2015 Avg (December) 0.2315

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2341 0.2295 0.2313
February 0.2312 0.2219 0.2263
March 0.2315 0.2219 0.2264
April 0.2246 0.2204 0.2224
May 0.2266 0.2191 0.2230
June 0.2282 0.2212 0.2241
July 0.2296 0.2257 0.2279
August 0.2275 0.2227 0.2252
September 0.2263 0.2240 0.2251
October 0.2319 0.2245 0.2286
November 0.2387 0.2265 0.2338
December 0.2424 0.2346 0.2393