YEARLY HIGH
5.8866 LSL
YEARLY LOW
5.0396 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.3903 LSL

2012 BAM to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BAM to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 4, valuing the pair at 5.8866. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 13, dropping to 5.0396.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8469 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.2815 to the December average rate of 5.7783, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 5.8866 was up 0.76% compared to the 2011 peak of 5.8422, 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 29,433 LSL
2011 Average 25,710 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 25,198 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,234.65 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

5.8434
5.0622
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to LSL 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 5.2571, compared to 5.5236 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2665 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.2571
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.5236

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.3773 LSL (High: 5.8607 / Low: 5.4833). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1480 LSL (High: 5.3767 / Low: 5.2288).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.3773
January Spread (Stable) ±0.1480

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1870 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1870

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 5.7783) against the same month in 2011 (average: 5.5109), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2674 (+4.85%).

2012 Avg (December) 5.7783
2011 Avg (December) 5.5109

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.3767 5.2288 5.2815
February 5.2285 5.0616 5.1730
March 5.2275 5.0396 5.1273
April 5.3609 5.2009 5.2601
May 5.4280 5.1855 5.3312
June 5.4288 5.2750 5.3692
July 5.2856 5.1158 5.1823
August 5.4243 5.0822 5.2369
September 5.5273 5.3396 5.4411
October 5.8607 5.4833 5.7365
November 5.8812 5.6569 5.7663
December 5.8866 5.7047 5.7783