YEARLY HIGH
203.9075 MRO
YEARLY LOW
182.6193 MRO
YEARLY AVERAGE
193.7873 MRO

2012 BAM to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BAM to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 203.9075. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 3, dropping to 182.6193.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 21.2882 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 190.0439 to the December average rate of 200.0675, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 203.9075 was down 2.66% compared to the 2011 peak of 209.4840, 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 1,019,537 MRO
2011 Average 994,240 MRO
Yearly Trough Low 913,097 MRO
Transaction Impact: A difference of 106,440.79 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

201.4935
184.3817
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to MRO 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 192.6928, compared to 194.8818 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.1890 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 192.6928
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 194.8818

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 12.6320 MRO (High: 196.1691 / Low: 183.5371). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.9316 MRO (High: 201.2994 / Low: 197.3678).

May Spread (Volatile) ±12.6320
October Spread (Stable) ±3.9316

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 4.6898 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.6898

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 200.0675) against the same month in 2011 (average: 192.8023), the exchange rate shifted by +7.2652 (+3.77%).

2012 Avg (December) 200.0675
2011 Avg (December) 192.8023

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 194.9994 185.4131 190.0439
February 201.3549 193.1992 196.5295
March 199.6285 194.1548 197.2959
April 198.9387 191.6729 194.9855
May 196.1691 183.5371 190.2956
June 189.8642 182.6193 187.0062
July 189.1740 182.6545 185.8076
August 193.6530 187.8516 190.8873
September 201.9392 193.4450 197.9154
October 201.2994 197.3678 199.3004
November 197.5331 193.3539 195.3124
December 203.9075 196.7250 200.0675