YEARLY HIGH
1.7757 LTL
YEARLY LOW
1.7496 LTL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7639 LTL

2012 BAM to LTL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BAM to LTL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 3, valuing the pair at 1.7757. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 2, dropping to 1.7496.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0261 LTL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7638 to the December average rate of 1.7633, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.7757 was down 0.34% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.7818, 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 8,879 LTL
2011 Average 8,820 LTL
Yearly Trough Low 8,748 LTL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 130.51 LTL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.7651
1.7624
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to LTL 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 1.7638, compared to 1.7641 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7638
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7641

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was August, with a trading range of 0.0261 LTL (High: 1.7757 / Low: 1.7496). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0062 LTL (High: 1.7675 / Low: 1.7613).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0261
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0062

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 1.7640) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.7641), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0002 (-0.01%).

2012 Avg (August) 1.7640
2011 Avg (August) 1.7641

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7687 1.7604 1.7638
February 1.7694 1.7599 1.7640
March 1.7675 1.7613 1.7640
April 1.7674 1.7606 1.7638
May 1.7665 1.7554 1.7626
June 1.7742 1.7597 1.7648
July 1.7714 1.7595 1.7640
August 1.7757 1.7496 1.7640
September 1.7755 1.7586 1.7646
October 1.7683 1.7603 1.7640
November 1.7695 1.7605 1.7645
December 1.7676 1.7565 1.7633