2012 BAM to SOS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1115.9498 SOS

YEARLY LOW

1002.7117 SOS

YEARLY AVERAGE

1065.1620 SOS

2012 BAM to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BAM to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 1115.9498. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 1002.7117.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 113.2381 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1073.6820 to the December average rate of 1080.5724, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.64% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1115.9498 was down 8.08% compared to the 2011 peak of 1214.0146, 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 5,579,749 SOS

2011 Average 5,740,476 SOS

Yearly Trough Low 5,013,558 SOS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 566,190.64 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1105.8002

1010.9195

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BAM to SOS 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 1075.7352, compared to 1054.5888 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 21.1464 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1075.7352

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1054.5888

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 69.3660 SOS (High: 1098.0140 / Low: 1028.6480). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 21.4702 SOS (High: 1070.4283 / Low: 1048.9581).

May Spread (Volatile) ±69.3660

November Spread (Stable) ±21.4702

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 33.5605 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -33.5605

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 1097.8934) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1116.3899), the exchange rate shifted by -18.4964 (-1.66%).

2012 Avg (February) 1097.8934

2011 Avg (February) 1116.3899

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1094.7581	1051.7596	1073.6820
February	1115.9498	1082.9970	1097.8934
March	1108.5105	1077.8016	1096.7001
April	1107.9996	1081.1008	1091.7594
May	1098.0140	1028.6480	1058.1989
June	1049.2903	1015.3299	1036.1775
July	1046.4879	1002.7117	1018.8262
August	1044.0372	1018.5805	1028.5965
September	1088.8900	1042.1375	1067.1102
October	1087.0579	1064.5758	1074.2701
November	1070.4283	1048.9581	1058.1573
December	1092.9688	1067.5157	1080.5724