YEARLY HIGH
774.8232 KRW
YEARLY LOW
703.9226 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
739.7614 KRW

2012 BAM to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BAM to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 29, valuing the pair at 774.8232. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 1, dropping to 703.9226.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 70.9006 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 753.0496 to the December average rate of 720.5226, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 774.8232 was down 5.56% compared to the 2011 peak of 820.4216, 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 3,874,116 KRW
2011 Average 3,934,879 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 3,519,613 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 354,503.16 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

768.4314
707.9610
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to KRW 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 756.2467, compared to 723.2761 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 32.9706 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 756.2467
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 723.2761

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 29.5695 KRW (High: 737.2869 / Low: 707.7174). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 14.5512 KRW (High: 727.3203 / Low: 712.7690).

July Spread (Volatile) ±29.5695
December Spread (Stable) ±14.5512

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 28.0711 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -28.0711

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 759.8354) against the same month in 2011 (average: 801.1353), the exchange rate shifted by -41.2999 (-5.16%).

2012 Avg (March) 759.8354
2011 Avg (March) 801.1353

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 766.1583 745.2730 753.0496
February 772.5621 749.0574 758.7667
March 774.8232 750.5533 759.8354
April 773.5076 754.5596 763.3922
May 762.7940 746.1835 756.8390
June 751.8440 734.2281 745.5975
July 737.2869 707.7174 717.5264
August 728.4218 703.9226 716.9444
September 749.0561 727.2393 738.5065
October 739.6991 721.5555 733.1566
November 721.9580 705.3117 713.0002
December 727.3203 712.7690 720.5226