2012 BAM to SCR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 BAM to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the BAM to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 28, valuing the pair at 9.7183. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 12, dropping to 8.1586.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5597 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.1514 to the December average rate of 8.7704, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 9.7183 was up 2.78% compared to the 2011 peak of 9.4558, 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 SCR 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 9.3416, compared to 8.6920 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6496 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.8280 SCR (High: 9.5615 / Low: 8.7335). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1917 SCR (High: 8.7804 / Low: 8.5888).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and March, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.7326 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 9.5103) against the same month in 2011 (average: 8.8084), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7019 (+7.97%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9.5615 | 8.7335 | 9.1514 |
| February | 9.7069 | 9.2935 | 9.4643 |
| March | 9.7183 | 9.2108 | 9.5103 |
| April | 9.7183 | 9.2496 | 9.4300 |
| May | 9.5542 | 9.0436 | 9.2444 |
| June | 9.4051 | 9.0025 | 9.2491 |
| July | 9.4012 | 8.7122 | 9.1318 |
| August | 8.8315 | 8.1586 | 8.3992 |
| September | 8.7222 | 8.3115 | 8.5546 |
| October | 8.7804 | 8.5888 | 8.6885 |
| November | 8.7237 | 8.4801 | 8.6078 |
| December | 8.8681 | 8.6308 | 8.7704 |