2012 BAM to XDR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4419 XDR

YEARLY LOW

0.4111 XDR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4289 XDR

2012 BAM to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BAM to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 0.4419. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 0.4111.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0308 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4294 to the December average rate of 0.4355, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.42% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.4419 was down 5.83% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.4693, 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 2,210 XDR

2011 Average 2,252 XDR

Yearly Trough Low 2,056 XDR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 153.96 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.4399

0.4147

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to XDR 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 0.4315, compared to 0.4263 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0052 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4315

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4263

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0168 XDR (High: 0.4356 / Low: 0.4188). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0054 XDR (High: 0.4330 / Low: 0.4276).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0168

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0054

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 0.0086 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0086

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.4362) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.4459), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0097 (-2.18%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.4362

2011 Avg (February) 0.4459

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4352	0.4232	0.4294
February	0.4419	0.4322	0.4362
March	0.4411	0.4350	0.4378
April	0.4401	0.4341	0.4357
May	0.4356	0.4188	0.4271
June	0.4260	0.4186	0.4225
July	0.4263	0.4111	0.4168
August	0.4226	0.4131	0.4188
September	0.4330	0.4214	0.4278
October	0.4330	0.4276	0.4304
November	0.4326	0.4254	0.4286
December	0.4390	0.4312	0.4355