2012 BAM to CAD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.6857 CAD

YEARLY LOW

0.6212 CAD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6566 CAD

2012 BAM to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BAM to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 0.6857. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 15, dropping to 0.6212.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0645 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6683 to the December average rate of 0.6635, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.6857 was down 6.29% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.7317, 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 3,428 CAD

2011 Average 3,515 CAD

Yearly Trough Low 3,106 CAD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 322.46 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.6785

0.6242

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to CAD 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 0.6664, compared to 0.6467 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0197 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6664

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6467

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0308 CAD (High: 0.6580 / Low: 0.6272). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0090 CAD (High: 0.6623 / Low: 0.6533).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0308

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0090

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0215 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0215

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.6740) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.6881), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0141 (-2.05%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.6740

2011 Avg (February) 0.6881

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.6753	0.6591	0.6683
February	0.6857	0.6659	0.6740
March	0.6799	0.6607	0.6703
April	0.6783	0.6629	0.6675
May	0.6663	0.6516	0.6603
June	0.6623	0.6533	0.6581
July	0.6580	0.6272	0.6366
August	0.6369	0.6212	0.6288
September	0.6523	0.6325	0.6436
October	0.6625	0.6449	0.6542
November	0.6603	0.6491	0.6536
December	0.6729	0.6523	0.6635