YEARLY HIGH
9.2233 MXN
YEARLY LOW
8.2161 MXN
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.6373 MXN

2012 BAM to MXN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BAM to MXN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 9.2233. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 12, dropping to 8.2161.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0072 MXN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.8425 to the December average rate of 8.6301, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.40% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 9.2233 was down 4.73% compared to the 2011 peak of 9.6812, 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 46,117 MXN
2011 Average 44,155 MXN
Yearly Trough Low 41,081 MXN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,036.19 MXN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

8.9827
8.2835
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to MXN 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 8.7780, compared to 8.4966 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2814 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.7780
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.4966

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.5457 MXN (High: 9.2233 / Low: 8.6777). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1358 MXN (High: 8.6361 / Low: 8.5003).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.5457
November Spread (Stable) ±0.1358

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.5363 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5363

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 8.8425) against the same month in 2011 (average: 8.2884), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5540 (+6.68%).

2012 Avg (January) 8.8425
2011 Avg (January) 8.2884

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.2233 8.6777 8.8425
February 8.8244 8.4729 8.6395
March 8.7107 8.4259 8.5923
April 8.8877 8.5798 8.7692
May 9.0258 8.6869 8.9004
June 9.1063 8.6305 8.9244
July 8.6343 8.2520 8.3881
August 8.5426 8.2161 8.3418
September 8.5951 8.4268 8.5041
October 8.6506 8.4548 8.5456
November 8.6361 8.5003 8.5704
December 8.7901 8.4651 8.6301