YEARLY HIGH
1.9327 TRY
YEARLY LOW
1.6202 TRY
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7092 TRY

2016 BAM to TRY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BAM to TRY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 5, valuing the pair at 1.9327. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 1.6202.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3125 TRY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6676 to the December average rate of 1.8866, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.9327 was up 9.27% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.7687, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,663 TRY
2015 Average 7,727 TRY
Yearly Trough Low 8,101 TRY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,562.50 TRY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.9112
1.6159
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to TRY 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 1.6666, compared to 1.7518 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0851 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6666
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7518

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.1152 TRY (High: 1.8702 / Low: 1.7550). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0237 TRY (High: 1.6526 / Low: 1.6289).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1152
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0237

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0317 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0317

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1.8866) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.6281), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2585 (+15.88%).

2016 Avg (December) 1.8866
2015 Avg (December) 1.6281

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7018 1.6202 1.6676
February 1.6952 1.6397 1.6722
March 1.6526 1.6289 1.6405
April 1.6626 1.6290 1.6439
May 1.7230 1.6385 1.6998
June 1.6914 1.6352 1.6757
July 1.7300 1.6331 1.6804
August 1.7166 1.6826 1.6952
September 1.7214 1.6794 1.6998
October 1.7484 1.7097 1.7326
November 1.8702 1.7550 1.8162
December 1.9327 1.8699 1.8866