2012 BAM to ETB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

12.3604 ETB

YEARLY LOW

11.0505 ETB

YEARLY AVERAGE

11.6697 ETB

2012 BAM to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BAM to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 12.3604. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 11.0505.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3098 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.4074 to the December average rate of 12.2154, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 12.3604 was down 3.20% compared to the 2011 peak of 12.7687, 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 61,802 ETB

2011 Average 56,696 ETB

Yearly Trough Low 55,253 ETB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,549.11 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

12.3140

11.1309

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to ETB 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 11.5802, compared to 11.7591 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1789 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.5802

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.7591

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.6735 ETB (High: 11.8341 / Low: 11.1606). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2163 ETB (High: 12.1052 / Low: 11.8888).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.6735

October Spread (Stable) ±0.2163

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 0.2441 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2441

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 12.2154) against the same month in 2011 (average: 11.6153), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6001 (+5.17%).

2012 Avg (December) 12.2154

2011 Avg (December) 11.6153

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	11.6780	11.1932	11.4074
February	11.9303	11.5727	11.7292
March	11.8739	11.5975	11.7654
April	11.8690	11.6362	11.7441
May	11.8341	11.1606	11.5000
June	11.4644	11.1454	11.3353
July	11.4514	11.0505	11.2295
August	11.5619	11.2123	11.3714
September	12.0800	11.5567	11.8425
October	12.1052	11.8888	11.9928
November	12.0640	11.7884	11.9031
December	12.3604	12.0294	12.2154