2012 BAM to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

4.7413 BOB

YEARLY LOW

4.3054 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

4.5610 BOB

2012 BAM to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BAM to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 4.7413. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 4.3054.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4359 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.5440 to the December average rate of 4.6808, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 4.7413 was down 10.87% compared to the 2011 peak of 5.3193, 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 23,707 BOB

2011 Average 24,778 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 21,527 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,179.63 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

4.7108

4.3506

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to BOB 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 4.5749, compared to 4.5472 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0277 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.5749

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.5472

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.2520 BOB (High: 4.6507 / Low: 4.3987). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0803 BOB (High: 4.6748 / Low: 4.5945).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.2520

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0803

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 0.1179 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1179

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 4.6585) against the same month in 2011 (average: 4.8830), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2244 (-4.60%).

2012 Avg (February) 4.6585

2011 Avg (February) 4.8830

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	4.6370	4.4532	4.5440
February	4.7413	4.5968	4.6585
March	4.7056	4.5958	4.6564
April	4.7056	4.5995	4.6343
May	4.6507	4.3987	4.5164
June	4.4973	4.3748	4.4396
July	4.5068	4.3054	4.3806
August	4.4877	4.3590	4.4211
September	4.6806	4.4846	4.5875
October	4.6748	4.5945	4.6316
November	4.6337	4.5398	4.5814
December	4.7316	4.6113	4.6808