YEARLY HIGH
3.8930 HRK
YEARLY LOW
3.7713 HRK
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.8425 HRK

2012 BAM to HRK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BAM to HRK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 12, valuing the pair at 3.8930. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 23, dropping to 3.7713.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1217 HRK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.8603 to the December average rate of 3.8467, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 3.8930 was up 0.79% compared to the 2011 peak of 3.8625, 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 19,465 HRK
2011 Average 18,998 HRK
Yearly Trough Low 18,856 HRK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 608.63 HRK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

3.8814
3.7882
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to HRK 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 3.8532, compared to 3.8318 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0215 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.8532
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.8318

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.0792 HRK (High: 3.8733 / Low: 3.7941). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0287 HRK (High: 3.8692 / Low: 3.8404).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0792
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0287

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0278 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0278

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 3.8737) against the same month in 2011 (average: 3.7878), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0859 (+2.27%).

2012 Avg (February) 3.8737
2011 Avg (February) 3.7878

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.8785 3.8435 3.8603
February 3.8930 3.8507 3.8737
March 3.8655 3.8332 3.8514
April 3.8562 3.8124 3.8300
May 3.8825 3.8135 3.8486
June 3.8779 3.8386 3.8555
July 3.8881 3.8191 3.8345
August 3.8698 3.8027 3.8238
September 3.8209 3.7713 3.7959
October 3.8733 3.7941 3.8370
November 3.8692 3.8404 3.8528
December 3.8634 3.8330 3.8467