YEARLY HIGH
0.9400 BAM
YEARLY LOW
0.8498 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8839 BAM

2016 BBD to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BBD to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 0.9400. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 0.8498.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0902 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8999 to the December average rate of 0.9272, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.9400 was up 0.85% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.9321, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,700 BAM
2015 Average 4,408 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 4,249 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 450.85 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.9337
0.8560
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 0.8761, compared to 0.8917 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0156 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8761
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8917

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0473 BAM (High: 0.9258 / Low: 0.8785). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0087 BAM (High: 0.8774 / Low: 0.8687).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0473
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0087

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 0.0193 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0193

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.9272) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.8972), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0300 (+3.35%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.9272
2015 Avg (December) 0.8972

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9073 0.8952 0.8999
February 0.8993 0.8647 0.8806
March 0.8997 0.8605 0.8783
April 0.8710 0.8550 0.8625
May 0.8800 0.8498 0.8656
June 0.8855 0.8586 0.8698
July 0.8906 0.8756 0.8838
August 0.8825 0.8635 0.8733
September 0.8774 0.8687 0.8729
October 0.8995 0.8706 0.8865
November 0.9258 0.8785 0.9068
December 0.9400 0.9097 0.9272