YEARLY HIGH
5.0362 SBD
YEARLY LOW
4.3530 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.6846 SBD

2012 BAM to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BAM to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 5.0362. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 4.3530.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6831 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.8368 to the December average rate of 4.7542, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 5.0362 was down 12.77% compared to the 2011 peak of 5.7735, 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 25,181 SBD
2011 Average 27,058 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 21,765 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,415.70 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

4.8731
4.4383
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to SBD 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 4.7398, compared to 4.6294 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1104 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.7398
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.6294

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.3380 SBD (High: 5.0362 / Low: 4.6982). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0647 SBD (High: 4.8374 / Low: 4.7727).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.3380
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0647

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.2484 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2484

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 4.8368) against the same month in 2011 (average: 5.3251), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4882 (-9.17%).

2012 Avg (January) 4.8368
2011 Avg (January) 5.3251

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.0362 4.6982 4.8368
February 4.8070 4.7332 4.7634
March 4.8523 4.7810 4.8184
April 4.8374 4.7727 4.7939
May 4.8025 4.6385 4.7374
June 4.5502 4.4531 4.4890
July 4.6037 4.3530 4.5065
August 4.5400 4.3968 4.4745
September 4.7760 4.5344 4.6605
October 4.8071 4.6705 4.7234
November 4.7585 4.5944 4.6570
December 4.8058 4.6856 4.7542