YEARLY HIGH
0.6227 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.6109 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6156 CHF

2012 BAM to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BAM to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.6227. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 6, dropping to 0.6109.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0118 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6184 to the December average rate of 0.6171, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.6227 was down 7.64% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.6742, 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 3,114 CHF
2011 Average 3,149 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 3,054 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 59.12 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.6189
0.6129
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to CHF 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 0.6152, compared to 0.6160 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6152
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6160

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 0.0090 CHF (High: 0.6220 / Low: 0.6130). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 CHF (High: 0.6139 / Low: 0.6127).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0090
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0022 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0022

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.6184) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.6525), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0341 (-5.23%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.6184
2011 Avg (January) 0.6525

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6227 0.6155 0.6184
February 0.6189 0.6134 0.6163
March 0.6193 0.6148 0.6160
April 0.6159 0.6127 0.6139
May 0.6142 0.6109 0.6134
June 0.6139 0.6127 0.6134
July 0.6147 0.6121 0.6136
August 0.6161 0.6114 0.6135
September 0.6220 0.6130 0.6178
October 0.6198 0.6159 0.6180
November 0.6180 0.6142 0.6158
December 0.6191 0.6149 0.6171