2012 BAM to NGN Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 BAM to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the BAM to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 108.4061. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 25, dropping to 98.5134.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.8927 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 106.3413 to the December average rate of 105.2883, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 108.4061 was down 7.74% compared to the 2011 peak of 117.4989, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BAM based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
BAM to NGN Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 105.5123, compared to 103.0396 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.4727 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 6.4818 NGN (High: 104.9953 / Low: 98.5134). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.7627 NGN (High: 105.2698 / Low: 103.5071).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween August and October, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 2.5728 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 107.0985) against the same month in 2011 (average: 106.5888), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5097 (+0.48%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 108.2141 | 104.6400 | 106.3413 |
| February | 108.4061 | 105.4612 | 107.0985 |
| March | 107.3281 | 105.0984 | 106.3601 |
| April | 107.3024 | 105.1489 | 105.8367 |
| May | 106.4107 | 101.0212 | 103.5367 |
| June | 105.4286 | 101.4931 | 103.9005 |
| July | 104.9953 | 98.5134 | 101.3277 |
| August | 102.4388 | 98.6909 | 100.5362 |
| September | 105.6775 | 101.5152 | 103.6335 |
| October | 105.2698 | 103.5071 | 104.2315 |
| November | 104.3649 | 102.1780 | 103.2203 |
| December | 106.6982 | 103.7063 | 105.2883 |