YEARLY HIGH
0.8560 LYD
YEARLY LOW
0.7826 LYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8249 LYD

2012 BAM to LYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BAM to LYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 25, valuing the pair at 0.8560. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 0.7826.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0734 LYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8174 to the December average rate of 0.8431, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.8560 was down 5.12% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.9022, 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 4,280 LYD
2011 Average 4,341 LYD
Yearly Trough Low 3,913 LYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 367.09 LYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.8522
0.7904
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to LYD 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 0.8299, compared to 0.8198 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0101 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8299
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8198

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0453 LYD (High: 0.8413 / Low: 0.7960). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0186 LYD (High: 0.8355 / Low: 0.8168).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0453
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0186

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0176 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0176

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 0.8471) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.8739), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0269 (-3.08%).

2012 Avg (March) 0.8471
2011 Avg (March) 0.8739

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8413 0.7960 0.8174
February 0.8538 0.8174 0.8403
March 0.8560 0.8363 0.8471
April 0.8549 0.8301 0.8402
May 0.8413 0.8052 0.8226
June 0.8231 0.7956 0.8120
July 0.8102 0.7826 0.7955
August 0.8112 0.7917 0.8006
September 0.8517 0.8104 0.8298
October 0.8355 0.8168 0.8279
November 0.8362 0.8078 0.8221
December 0.8528 0.8308 0.8431