YEARLY HIGH
2.9869 SDG
YEARLY LOW
1.6907 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.2924 SDG

2012 BAM to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BAM to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 2.9869. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 3, dropping to 1.6907.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2962 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7637 to the December average rate of 2.9564, the exchange rate registered a net change of 67.62% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.9869 was up 45.95% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.0465, 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 14,935 SDG
2011 Average 9,477 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 8,454 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,480.86 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

3.0807
1.5882
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to SDG 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 1.7729, compared to 2.8118 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.0389 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7729
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.8118

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 1.0596 SDG (High: 2.7803 / Low: 1.7207). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0377 SDG (High: 1.7285 / Low: 1.6907).

July Spread (Volatile) ±1.0596
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0377

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0494 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0494

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 2.9564) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.8015), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1549 (+64.11%).

2012 Avg (December) 2.9564
2011 Avg (December) 1.8015

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8021 1.7293 1.7637
February 1.8383 1.7835 1.8075
March 1.8269 1.7835 1.8060
April 1.8269 1.7834 1.7985
May 1.8068 1.6934 1.7492
June 1.7285 1.6907 1.7126
July 2.7803 1.7207 2.3883
August 2.8482 2.7653 2.8043
September 2.9587 2.8473 2.9040
October 2.9498 2.9059 2.9258
November 2.9258 2.8646 2.8924
December 2.9869 2.9154 2.9564