2012 BAM to CDF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

627.4872 CDF

YEARLY LOW

570.0113 CDF

YEARLY AVERAGE

604.2780 CDF

2012 BAM to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BAM to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 27, valuing the pair at 627.4872. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 570.0113.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 57.4759 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 600.8859 to the December average rate of 620.0252, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 627.4872 was down 9.62% compared to the 2011 peak of 694.2917, 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 3,137,436 CDF

2011 Average 3,241,290 CDF

Yearly Trough Low 2,850,056 CDF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 287,379.31 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

624.1268

574.9076

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to CDF 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 606.4851, compared to 602.0709 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.4142 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 606.4851

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 602.0709

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 36.6731 CDF (High: 616.1516 / Low: 579.4785). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 9.6339 CDF (High: 624.1441 / Low: 614.5103).

May Spread (Volatile) ±36.6731

December Spread (Stable) ±9.6339

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 16.9894 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -16.9894

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 618.4689) against the same month in 2011 (average: 638.0518), the exchange rate shifted by -19.5828 (-3.07%).

2012 Avg (February) 618.4689

2011 Avg (February) 638.0518

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	621.1625	588.5337	600.8859
February	627.4872	609.4094	618.4689
March	625.5694	610.1319	618.1482
April	626.6805	610.2002	615.7753
May	616.1516	579.4785	598.7860
June	596.3133	578.3447	586.8462
July	591.0674	570.0113	579.0092
August	595.0186	574.1223	585.3035
September	619.6859	593.3170	607.6170
October	618.1065	607.8431	613.1780
November	618.3323	599.9709	607.2924
December	624.1441	614.5103	620.0252