YEARLY HIGH
2.8534 BAM
YEARLY LOW
2.7650 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.7970 BAM

2016 LVL to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LVL to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 22, valuing the pair at 2.8534. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 2.7650.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0884 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.8232 to the December average rate of 2.7841, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.39% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.8534 was up 0.44% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.8409, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14,267 BAM
2015 Average 13,960 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 13,825 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 442.15 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.8274
2.7775
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LVL 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 2.7962, compared to 2.7977 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0015 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.7962
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.7977

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0641 BAM (High: 2.8449 / Low: 2.7809). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0117 BAM (High: 2.7999 / Low: 2.7883).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0641
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0117

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 0.0226 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0226

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 2.8232) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.7841), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0391 (+1.41%).

2016 Avg (January) 2.8232
2015 Avg (January) 2.7841

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.8534 2.8115 2.8232
February 2.8215 2.7816 2.8006
March 2.8220 2.7766 2.7972
April 2.7931 2.7705 2.7817
May 2.8020 2.7650 2.7857
June 2.8124 2.7721 2.7891
July 2.8115 2.7809 2.8030
August 2.8046 2.7807 2.7941
September 2.7999 2.7883 2.7936
October 2.8227 2.7908 2.8084
November 2.8449 2.7809 2.8032
December 2.7980 2.7729 2.7841