2012 BAM to DOP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 BAM to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the BAM to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 27.1532. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 24.1121.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.0411 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 25.5791 to the December average rate of 26.8349, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.91% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 27.1532 was down 5.33% compared to the 2011 peak of 28.6811, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BAM based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
BAM to DOP Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 25.7977, compared to 25.4801 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3176 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 2.0502 DOP (High: 26.2858 / Low: 24.2355). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6494 DOP (High: 25.0792 / Low: 24.4299).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.7125 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 26.8349) against the same month in 2011 (average: 25.9309), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9040 (+3.49%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.1336 | 25.0312 | 25.5791 |
| February | 26.7165 | 25.9079 | 26.2571 |
| March | 26.5837 | 25.7996 | 26.2831 |
| April | 26.5837 | 25.8838 | 26.1928 |
| May | 26.3101 | 24.7195 | 25.4803 |
| June | 25.2659 | 24.5914 | 24.9937 |
| July | 25.1828 | 24.1121 | 24.5131 |
| August | 25.0792 | 24.4299 | 24.7433 |
| September | 26.2858 | 24.2355 | 25.0509 |
| October | 26.3270 | 24.3358 | 25.7228 |
| November | 26.5857 | 25.5942 | 26.0154 |
| December | 27.1532 | 26.3739 | 26.8349 |