2012 BAM to AZN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5395 AZN

YEARLY LOW

0.4841 AZN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5160 AZN

2012 BAM to AZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BAM to AZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 0.5395. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 0.4841.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0554 AZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5181 to the December average rate of 0.5258, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.5395 was down 10.10% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.6001, 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 2,698 AZN

2011 Average 2,806 AZN

Yearly Trough Low 2,420 AZN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 277.15 AZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.5348

0.4896

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to AZN 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 0.5207, compared to 0.5113 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0094 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5207

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5113

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0341 AZN (High: 0.5309 / Low: 0.4967). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0080 AZN (High: 0.5248 / Low: 0.5168).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0341

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0080

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 0.0146 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0146

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.5310) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.5540), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0230 (-4.15%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.5310

2011 Avg (February) 0.5540

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5291	0.5085	0.5181
February	0.5395	0.5241	0.5310
March	0.5353	0.5239	0.5303
April	0.5353	0.5244	0.5284
May	0.5309	0.4967	0.5138
June	0.5078	0.4964	0.5028
July	0.5067	0.4841	0.4933
August	0.5045	0.4887	0.4974
September	0.5268	0.5039	0.5163
October	0.5248	0.5168	0.5205
November	0.5208	0.5097	0.5145
December	0.5313	0.5183	0.5258