YEARLY HIGH
0.6965 BAM
YEARLY LOW
0.6288 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6546 BAM

2016 XCD to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XCD to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 0.6965. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 0.6288.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0677 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6663 to the December average rate of 0.6874, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.6965 was up 0.94% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.6900, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,483 BAM
2015 Average 3,264 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 3,144 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 338.62 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.6923
0.6333
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 0.6485, compared to 0.6607 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0121 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6485
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6607

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0345 BAM (High: 0.6855 / Low: 0.6510). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0061 BAM (High: 0.6498 / Low: 0.6437).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0345
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0061

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 0.0143 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0143

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.6874) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.6644), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0230 (+3.47%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.6874
2015 Avg (December) 0.6644

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6718 0.6629 0.6663
February 0.6659 0.6403 0.6521
March 0.6662 0.6372 0.6504
April 0.6445 0.6326 0.6382
May 0.6511 0.6288 0.6405
June 0.6552 0.6353 0.6436
July 0.6600 0.6489 0.6542
August 0.6539 0.6398 0.6471
September 0.6498 0.6437 0.6468
October 0.6666 0.6451 0.6567
November 0.6855 0.6510 0.6718
December 0.6965 0.6741 0.6874