YEARLY HIGH
1.8526 XCD
YEARLY LOW
1.6645 XCD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7747 XCD

2012 BAM to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BAM to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 1.8526. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 1.6645.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1882 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7799 to the December average rate of 1.8101, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.70% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.8526 was down 9.32% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.0430, 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 9,263 XCD
2011 Average 9,578 XCD
Yearly Trough Low 8,322 XCD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 940.81 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.8360
1.6906
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to XCD 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 1.7890, compared to 1.7604 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0286 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7890
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7604

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.1162 XCD (High: 1.8238 / Low: 1.7076). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0275 XCD (High: 1.8057 / Low: 1.7782).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1162
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0275

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 0.0496 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0496

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 1.8239) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.8769), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0530 (-2.83%).

2012 Avg (February) 1.8239
2011 Avg (February) 1.8769

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8179 1.7464 1.7799
February 1.8526 1.8006 1.8239
March 1.8386 1.7992 1.8215
April 1.8386 1.8012 1.8152
May 1.8238 1.7076 1.7656
June 1.7454 1.7041 1.7280
July 1.7511 1.6645 1.7028
August 1.7359 1.6812 1.7109
September 1.8124 1.7338 1.7763
October 1.8057 1.7782 1.7912
November 1.7929 1.7541 1.7711
December 1.8291 1.7845 1.8101