YEARLY HIGH
4.3233 CNY
YEARLY LOW
3.9345 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.1450 CNY

2012 BAM to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BAM to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 4.3233. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 3.9345.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3889 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.1627 to the December average rate of 4.1816, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.45% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 4.3233 was down 12.26% compared to the 2011 peak of 4.9273, 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 21,617 CNY
2011 Average 22,984 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 19,672 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,944.37 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

4.2836
3.9763
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to CNY 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 4.1870, compared to 4.1030 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0841 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.1870
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.1030

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.2317 CNY (High: 4.2548 / Low: 4.0231). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0728 CNY (High: 4.2927 / Low: 4.2199).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.2317
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0728

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 0.1044 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1044

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 4.2563) against the same month in 2011 (average: 4.5866), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3303 (-7.20%).

2012 Avg (February) 4.2563
2011 Avg (February) 4.5866

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.2580 4.0872 4.1627
February 4.3233 4.2022 4.2563
March 4.2927 4.2199 4.2580
April 4.2911 4.2098 4.2377
May 4.2548 4.0231 4.1333
June 4.1241 4.0243 4.0742
July 4.0974 3.9345 4.0019
August 4.0792 3.9623 4.0273
September 4.2368 4.0733 4.1562
October 4.2111 4.1214 4.1596
November 4.1359 4.0467 4.0912
December 4.2232 4.1199 4.1816