2012 BAM to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

13194.3198 STD

YEARLY LOW

12006.4953 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

12561.4971 STD

2012 BAM to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BAM to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 10, valuing the pair at 13194.3198. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 11, dropping to 12006.4953.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1187.8246 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12511.4542 to the December average rate of 12549.0848, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.30% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 13194.3198 was up 1.45% compared to the 2011 peak of 13005.1236, 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 65,971,599 STD

2011 Average 62,670,855 STD

Yearly Trough Low 60,032,476 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,939,122.76 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

12957.0149

12281.1559

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to STD 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 12471.6881, compared to 12651.3060 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 179.6179 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12471.6881

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12651.3060

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was June, with a trading range of 588.2179 STD (High: 12594.7131 / Low: 12006.4953). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 84.9940 STD (High: 12593.5174 / Low: 12508.5234).

June Spread (Volatile) ±588.2179

December Spread (Stable) ±84.9940

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 211.2321 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -211.2321

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2012: 12900.6933) against the same month in 2011 (average: 12369.6050), the exchange rate shifted by +531.0884 (+4.29%).

2012 Avg (September) 12900.6933

2011 Avg (September) 12369.6050

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	12647.3312	12197.2002	12511.4542
February	12628.8173	12468.9940	12532.8148
March	12703.6449	12477.9663	12530.8933
April	12651.3913	12415.6106	12534.6724
May	12546.6136	12051.6332	12382.8163
June	12594.7131	12006.4953	12337.4775
July	12635.6205	12298.8937	12447.1586
August	12978.7744	12568.6951	12749.2875
September	13194.3198	12645.5345	12900.6933
October	12980.7934	12513.3957	12736.4221
November	12619.0093	12465.9750	12525.1900
December	12593.5174	12508.5234	12549.0848