YEARLY HIGH
1.6845 BAM
YEARLY LOW
1.5109 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5774 BAM

2012 AUD to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the AUD to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 11, valuing the pair at 1.6845. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 23, dropping to 1.5109.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1736 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5782 to the December average rate of 1.5611, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.6845 was up 9.07% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.5444, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,422 BAM
2011 Average 7,265 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 7,554 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 867.98 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.6675
1.5127
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD 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 1.5585, compared to 1.5963 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0377 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5585
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5963

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0914 BAM (High: 1.6757 / Low: 1.5843). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0246 BAM (High: 1.5514 / Low: 1.5267).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0914
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0246

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0723 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0723

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 1.6546) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.4326), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2220 (+15.50%).

2012 Avg (August) 1.6546
2011 Avg (August) 1.4326

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5945 1.5414 1.5782
February 1.6082 1.5602 1.5865
March 1.5945 1.5220 1.5626
April 1.5514 1.5267 1.5405
May 1.5399 1.5109 1.5256
June 1.5851 1.5262 1.5578
July 1.6757 1.5843 1.6412
August 1.6845 1.6078 1.6546
September 1.6067 1.5657 1.5823
October 1.5744 1.5290 1.5521
November 1.6063 1.5709 1.5863
December 1.5875 1.5353 1.5611