2012 BAM to RUB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

21.3921 RUB

YEARLY LOW

19.6296 RUB

YEARLY AVERAGE

20.3912 RUB

2012 BAM to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BAM to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 1, valuing the pair at 21.3921. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 15, dropping to 19.6296.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7625 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.6659 to the December average rate of 20.5799, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 21.3921 was down 4.38% compared to the 2011 peak of 22.3719, 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 106,960 RUB

2011 Average 104,424 RUB

Yearly Trough Low 98,148 RUB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,812.45 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

21.1886

19.6673

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to RUB 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 20.2753, compared to 20.5071 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2317 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.2753

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.5071

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 1.3036 RUB (High: 21.0745 / Low: 19.7709). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2229 RUB (High: 19.9427 / Low: 19.7198).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.3036

April Spread (Stable) ±0.2229

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.6710 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6710

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 21.0618) against the same month in 2011 (average: 20.5579), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5039 (+2.45%).

2012 Avg (June) 21.0618

2011 Avg (June) 20.5579

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	21.2779	20.2343	20.6659
February	20.3152	19.8818	20.1481
March	20.0665	19.6296	19.7941
April	19.9427	19.7198	19.8137
May	21.0745	19.7709	20.1682
June	21.3921	20.7304	21.0618
July	21.0585	19.8430	20.3909
August	20.7734	19.9178	20.2298
September	20.8137	20.4405	20.6383
October	20.8210	20.4939	20.6256
November	20.7337	20.4351	20.5778
December	20.8010	20.3447	20.5799