YEARLY HIGH
1.2285 AWG
YEARLY LOW
1.1028 AWG
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1761 AWG

2012 BAM to AWG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BAM to AWG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 1.2285. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 1.1028.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1257 AWG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1799 to the December average rate of 1.1992, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.64% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.2285 was down 9.56% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.3584, 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 6,142 AWG
2011 Average 6,366 AWG
Yearly Trough Low 5,514 AWG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 628.31 AWG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.2177
1.1161
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to AWG 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 1.1862, compared to 1.1659 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0203 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1862
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1659

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0772 AWG (High: 1.2092 / Low: 1.1320). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0174 AWG (High: 1.1963 / Low: 1.1789).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0772
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0174

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0329 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0329

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 1.2093) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.2480), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0387 (-3.10%).

2012 Avg (February) 1.2093
2011 Avg (February) 1.2480

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2052 1.1579 1.1799
February 1.2285 1.1937 1.2093
March 1.2195 1.1927 1.2076
April 1.2190 1.1943 1.2036
May 1.2092 1.1320 1.1707
June 1.1605 1.1307 1.1464
July 1.1551 1.1028 1.1246
August 1.1504 1.1140 1.1337
September 1.2021 1.1488 1.1775
October 1.1963 1.1789 1.1871
November 1.1878 1.1621 1.1735
December 1.2119 1.1823 1.1992