YEARLY HIGH
0.4332 SHP
YEARLY LOW
0.3966 SHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4144 SHP

2012 BAM to SHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BAM to SHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 0.4332. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 22, dropping to 0.3966.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0366 SHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4249 to the December average rate of 0.4152, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.4332 was down 6.14% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.4616, 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 2,166 SHP
2011 Average 2,217 SHP
Yearly Trough Low 1,983 SHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 182.76 SHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.4297
0.4002
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to SHP 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 0.4202, compared to 0.4087 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0116 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4202
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4087

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0157 SHP (High: 0.4123 / Low: 0.3966). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0049 SHP (High: 0.4292 / Low: 0.4242).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0157
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0049

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0094 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0094

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.4273) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.4322), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0050 (-1.15%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.4273
2011 Avg (February) 0.4322

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4284 0.4213 0.4249
February 0.4332 0.4233 0.4273
March 0.4292 0.4242 0.4263
April 0.4276 0.4159 0.4201
May 0.4161 0.4076 0.4107
June 0.4152 0.4082 0.4120
July 0.4123 0.3966 0.4026
August 0.4059 0.4001 0.4030
September 0.4138 0.4041 0.4081
October 0.4163 0.4080 0.4124
November 0.4140 0.4082 0.4107
December 0.4192 0.4111 0.4152