YEARLY HIGH
0.0149 BMD
YEARLY LOW
0.0132 BMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0143 BMD

2016 KGS to BMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KGS to BMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 22, valuing the pair at 0.0149. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.0132.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0017 BMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0132 to the December average rate of 0.0144, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0149 was down 13.32% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0172, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 75 BMD
2015 Average 78 BMD
Yearly Trough Low 66 BMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8.66 BMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0150
0.0130
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS to BMD 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 0.0140, compared to 0.0146 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0140
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0146

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0007 BMD (High: 0.0142 / Low: 0.0135). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 BMD (High: 0.0132 / Low: 0.0132).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0007
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2016: 0.0149) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0161), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0012 (-7.67%).

2016 Avg (July) 0.0149
2015 Avg (July) 0.0161

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0132 0.0132 0.0132
February 0.0136 0.0132 0.0134
March 0.0142 0.0135 0.0138
April 0.0146 0.0142 0.0145
May 0.0147 0.0146 0.0146
June 0.0148 0.0146 0.0147
July 0.0149 0.0147 0.0149
August 0.0147 0.0145 0.0146
September 0.0147 0.0145 0.0145
October 0.0147 0.0146 0.0146
November 0.0146 0.0145 0.0145
December 0.0145 0.0144 0.0144