YEARLY HIGH
617.6822 KPW
YEARLY LOW
554.4518 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
591.2291 KPW

2012 BAM to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BAM to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 617.6822. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 554.4518.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 63.2304 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 593.2106 to the December average rate of 602.9422, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.64% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 617.6822 was down 1.08% compared to the 2011 peak of 624.4250, 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 3,088,411 KPW
2011 Average 657,619 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 2,772,259 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 316,151.98 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

612.2900
560.9815
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to KPW 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 596.3799, compared to 586.0783 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 10.3016 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 596.3799
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 586.0783

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 38.7944 KPW (High: 607.9910 / Low: 569.1966). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 9.1346 KPW (High: 601.5030 / Low: 592.3683).

May Spread (Volatile) ±38.7944
October Spread (Stable) ±9.1346

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 16.5775 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -16.5775

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 608.0143) against the same month in 2011 (average: 99.7363), the exchange rate shifted by +508.2780 (+509.62%).

2012 Avg (February) 608.0143
2011 Avg (February) 99.7363

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 605.9504 582.1961 593.2106
February 617.6822 600.1556 608.0143
March 612.9287 599.7013 607.1831
April 612.9287 600.4992 605.1073
May 607.9910 569.1966 588.5297
June 583.5270 568.5016 576.2341
July 580.7988 554.4518 565.2572
August 578.2668 560.0236 569.9224
September 603.7533 577.5617 591.7326
October 601.5030 592.3683 596.6512
November 597.2217 584.3158 589.9639
December 609.2678 594.4098 602.9422