YEARLY HIGH
0.2962 BAM
YEARLY LOW
0.2742 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2868 BAM

2016 SDG to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SDG to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 24, valuing the pair at 0.2962. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 8, dropping to 0.2742.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0220 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2942 to the December average rate of 0.2860, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.80% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2962 was down 5.83% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.3146, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,481 BAM
2015 Average 1,466 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 1,371 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 110.15 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2956
0.2792
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 0.2874, compared to 0.2863 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) 0.2874
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2863

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was October, with a trading range of 0.0141 BAM (High: 0.2929 / Low: 0.2788). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0041 BAM (High: 0.2886 / Low: 0.2845).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0141
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0041

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0059 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0059

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.2942) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2870), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0072 (+2.51%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.2942
2015 Avg (January) 0.2870

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2962 0.2914 0.2942
February 0.2949 0.2836 0.2888
March 0.2949 0.2821 0.2882
April 0.2857 0.2809 0.2828
May 0.2890 0.2790 0.2842
June 0.2916 0.2820 0.2859
July 0.2928 0.2884 0.2907
August 0.2902 0.2843 0.2873
September 0.2886 0.2845 0.2868
October 0.2929 0.2788 0.2865
November 0.2852 0.2742 0.2806
December 0.2902 0.2809 0.2860