YEARLY HIGH
163.4838 HUF
YEARLY LOW
140.9281 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
147.7722 HUF

2012 BAM to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BAM to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 163.4838. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 6, dropping to 140.9281.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 22.5557 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 156.9058 to the December average rate of 146.1908, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.83% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 163.4838 was up 0.87% compared to the 2011 peak of 162.0815, 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 817,419 HUF
2011 Average 713,368 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 704,640 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 112,778.37 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

158.3622
140.8845
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to HUF 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 150.8504, compared to 144.6941 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.1563 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 150.8504
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 144.6941

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 13.5345 HUF (High: 163.4838 / Low: 149.9493). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.0406 HUF (High: 145.5528 / Low: 142.5122).

January Spread (Volatile) ±13.5345
November Spread (Stable) ±3.0406

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 8.3436 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.3436

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 156.9058) against the same month in 2011 (average: 140.5192), the exchange rate shifted by +16.3865 (+11.66%).

2012 Avg (January) 156.9058
2011 Avg (January) 140.5192

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 163.4838 149.9493 156.9058
February 150.1550 146.6814 148.5621
March 151.3464 147.6771 149.1397
April 152.8655 146.5236 150.4818
May 154.0237 144.7767 149.8105
June 156.5627 145.9681 150.2024
July 147.9420 142.7527 146.2122
August 145.3064 140.9281 142.3409
September 147.2159 143.7396 145.0920
October 146.2007 141.5636 143.9484
November 145.5528 142.5122 144.3800
December 150.0059 143.5211 146.1908