YEARLY HIGH
101.8597 KZT
YEARLY LOW
92.5188 KZT
YEARLY AVERAGE
97.9558 KZT

2012 BAM to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BAM to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 101.8597. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 92.5188.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.3410 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 97.8227 to the December average rate of 100.7979, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 101.8597 was down 7.92% compared to the 2011 peak of 110.6185, 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 509,299 KZT
2011 Average 521,238 KZT
Yearly Trough Low 462,594 KZT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 46,704.91 KZT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

101.4687
93.4188
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to KZT 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 98.1740, compared to 97.7376 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4364 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 98.1740
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 97.7376

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 6.2416 KZT (High: 99.8120 / Low: 93.5704). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.7756 KZT (High: 100.6013 / Low: 98.8257).

May Spread (Volatile) ±6.2416
October Spread (Stable) ±1.7756

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 2.6519 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.6519

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 100.7979) against the same month in 2011 (average: 99.6557), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1421 (+1.15%).

2012 Avg (December) 100.7979
2011 Avg (December) 99.6557

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 100.2204 95.9102 97.8227
February 101.2956 98.8162 100.1200
March 100.6647 98.3834 99.7129
April 100.5656 98.5647 99.3603
May 99.8120 93.5704 96.7083
June 96.4031 93.6788 95.3197
July 96.3148 92.5188 94.0896
August 96.1286 93.7353 94.6716
September 100.5457 95.9644 98.4560
October 100.6013 98.8257 99.7338
November 99.8478 97.8382 98.6766
December 101.8597 99.2268 100.7979