YEARLY HIGH
50.4194 LRD
YEARLY LOW
45.9887 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
48.4016 LRD

2012 BAM to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BAM to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 1, valuing the pair at 50.4194. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 45.9887.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.4307 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 47.9151 to the December average rate of 48.9680, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 50.4194 was down 8.35% compared to the 2011 peak of 55.0146, 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 252,097 LRD
2011 Average 256,272 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 229,943 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 22,153.37 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

49.8502
46.5795
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to LRD 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 48.8013, compared to 48.0019 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7993 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 48.8013
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 48.0019

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 3.1187 LRD (High: 50.1511 / Low: 47.0323). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1336 LRD (High: 50.1156 / Low: 48.9821).

May Spread (Volatile) ±3.1187
April Spread (Stable) ±1.1336

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.0395 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0395

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 49.5710) against the same month in 2011 (average: 51.5836), the exchange rate shifted by -2.0126 (-3.90%).

2012 Avg (March) 49.5710
2011 Avg (March) 51.5836

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 49.6342 46.8182 47.9151
February 50.2682 48.3230 49.4757
March 50.4194 49.0144 49.5710
April 50.1156 48.9821 49.5777
May 50.1511 47.0323 48.5381
June 48.2594 46.8781 47.7300
July 47.9179 45.9887 46.8521
August 47.6178 46.2594 46.8890
September 49.8935 47.4796 48.5247
October 49.1302 47.7376 48.4827
November 49.1890 47.6531 48.2952
December 49.6392 48.2494 48.9680