2012 BAM to PKR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 BAM to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the BAM to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 66.0105. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 58.1935.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.8170 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 59.5140 to the December average rate of 65.1384, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.45% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 66.0105 was up 1.98% compared to the 2011 peak of 64.7312, 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 PKR 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 60.5351, compared to 62.0857 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.5506 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 2.9254 PKR (High: 63.3924 / Low: 60.4670). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2644 PKR (High: 63.8015 / Low: 62.5371).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 1.2699 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 65.1384) against the same month in 2011 (average: 60.2608), the exchange rate shifted by +4.8775 (+8.09%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60.7466 | 58.4265 | 59.5140 |
| February | 62.4192 | 60.5100 | 61.2946 |
| March | 62.2575 | 60.4477 | 61.3403 |
| April | 61.7964 | 60.4273 | 61.0005 |
| May | 61.4867 | 58.7409 | 59.7307 |
| June | 60.9704 | 59.1936 | 60.3307 |
| July | 60.9698 | 58.1935 | 59.3164 |
| August | 60.5040 | 58.7779 | 59.7246 |
| September | 63.3924 | 60.4670 | 62.0736 |
| October | 63.8015 | 62.5371 | 63.3267 |
| November | 64.0822 | 62.2715 | 62.9347 |
| December | 66.0105 | 63.8762 | 65.1384 |