2012 BAM to AUD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.6619 AUD

YEARLY LOW

0.5937 AUD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6343 AUD

2012 BAM to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BAM to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 23, valuing the pair at 0.6619. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 11, dropping to 0.5937.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0682 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6337 to the December average rate of 0.6407, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.6619 was down 9.10% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.7281, 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 3,309 AUD

2011 Average 3,443 AUD

Yearly Trough Low 2,968 AUD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 341.04 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.6606

0.5994

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to AUD 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 0.6418, compared to 0.6269 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0149 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6418

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6269

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0344 AUD (High: 0.6312 / Low: 0.5968). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0104 AUD (High: 0.6550 / Low: 0.6446).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0344

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0104

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0325 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0325

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 0.6555) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.6857), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0302 (-4.40%).

2012 Avg (May) 0.6555

2011 Avg (May) 0.6857

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.6487	0.6271	0.6337
February	0.6409	0.6218	0.6304
March	0.6570	0.6271	0.6401
April	0.6550	0.6446	0.6491
May	0.6619	0.6494	0.6555
June	0.6552	0.6309	0.6420
July	0.6312	0.5968	0.6095
August	0.6220	0.5937	0.6045
September	0.6387	0.6224	0.6320
October	0.6540	0.6352	0.6443
November	0.6366	0.6225	0.6304
December	0.6514	0.6299	0.6407