YEARLY HIGH
1.3726 BBD
YEARLY LOW
1.2321 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3138 BBD

2012 BAM to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BAM to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 1.3726. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 1.2321.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1405 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3182 to the December average rate of 1.3399, 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 1.3726 was down 9.55% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.5175, 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 6,863 BBD
2011 Average 7,112 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 6,161 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 702.56 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.3606
1.2466
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to BBD 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 1.3253, compared to 1.3024 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0229 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3253
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3024

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0862 BBD (High: 1.3511 / Low: 1.2649). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0203 BBD (High: 1.3367 / Low: 1.3164).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0862
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0203

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 0.0368 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0368

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 1.3511) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.3942), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0430 (-3.09%).

2012 Avg (February) 1.3511
2011 Avg (February) 1.3942

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3466 1.2938 1.3182
February 1.3726 1.3337 1.3511
March 1.3621 1.3327 1.3493
April 1.3621 1.3344 1.3447
May 1.3511 1.2649 1.3078
June 1.2967 1.2633 1.2805
July 1.2907 1.2321 1.2561
August 1.2850 1.2445 1.2665
September 1.3417 1.2835 1.3150
October 1.3367 1.3164 1.3259
November 1.3272 1.2985 1.3110
December 1.3539 1.3209 1.3399