2012 BAM to GNF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 BAM to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the BAM to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 28, valuing the pair at 4835.6346. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 4395.2831.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 440.3516 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4584.9373 to the December average rate of 4730.8542, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 4835.6346 was down 10.88% compared to the 2011 peak of 5426.0479, 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 GNF 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 4631.6546, compared to 4624.5218 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 7.1327 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was March, with a trading range of 295.1974 GNF (High: 4835.6346 / Low: 4540.4372). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 134.2331 GNF (High: 4725.2233 / Low: 4590.9901).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 151.6379 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 4753.9206) against the same month in 2011 (average: 5104.4907), the exchange rate shifted by -350.5701 (-6.87%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4685.0708 | 4509.4063 | 4584.9373 |
| February | 4725.4414 | 4577.8214 | 4668.0750 |
| March | 4835.6346 | 4540.4372 | 4753.9206 |
| April | 4835.6346 | 4654.5524 | 4711.8441 |
| May | 4717.2823 | 4456.1002 | 4560.2062 |
| June | 4598.5037 | 4444.6962 | 4510.9441 |
| July | 4565.5324 | 4395.2831 | 4476.8464 |
| August | 4604.2418 | 4468.7543 | 4528.8810 |
| September | 4783.6964 | 4571.5153 | 4657.0431 |
| October | 4773.4272 | 4615.2955 | 4701.3066 |
| November | 4725.2233 | 4590.9901 | 4652.1997 |
| December | 4794.7422 | 4656.1262 | 4730.8542 |