2012 BAM to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

58.3317 JPY

YEARLY LOW

48.1827 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

52.4574 JPY

2012 BAM to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BAM to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 58.3317. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 48.1827.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.1490 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 50.7238 to the December average rate of 56.1384, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 58.3317 was down 6.83% compared to the 2011 peak of 62.6050, 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 291,659 JPY

2011 Average 283,475 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 240,914 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 50,744.83 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

56.7899

48.9717

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to JPY 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 52.8372, compared to 52.0775 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7597 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 52.8372

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 52.0775

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 4.5013 JPY (High: 54.1433 / Low: 49.6420). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.8650 JPY (High: 50.5566 / Low: 48.6916).

May Spread (Volatile) ±4.5013

August Spread (Stable) ±1.8650

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 2.5600 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.5600

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 56.1384) against the same month in 2011 (average: 52.3949), the exchange rate shifted by +3.7435 (+7.14%).

2012 Avg (December) 56.1384

2011 Avg (December) 52.3949

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	51.9644	49.6550	50.7238
February	55.4258	51.0136	53.0742
March	56.5333	54.2783	55.6620
April	56.5008	53.8178	54.6825
May	54.1433	49.6420	52.1225
June	51.6359	49.3446	50.7585
July	51.4279	48.1827	49.6233
August	50.5566	48.6916	49.8385
September	52.6621	50.3036	51.4005
October	53.2348	51.3380	52.3711
November	54.7212	51.5669	53.0931
December	58.3317	54.4016	56.1384