YEARLY HIGH
4.3053 BAM
YEARLY LOW
3.8705 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.0434 BAM

2012 BHD to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BHD to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 4.3053. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 3.8705.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4348 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.0302 to the December average rate of 3.9601, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 4.3053 was up 6.98% compared to the 2011 peak of 4.0243, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BHD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 21,526 BAM
2011 Average 18,694 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 19,353 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,173.83 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

4.2545
3.9026
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BHD to BAM 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 4.0102, compared to 4.0765 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0663 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.0102
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.0765

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.2684 BAM (High: 4.1999 / Low: 3.9316). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0620 BAM (High: 4.0306 / Low: 3.9686).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.2684
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0620

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.1553 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1553

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 4.2252) against the same month in 2011 (average: 3.6404), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5849 (+16.07%).

2012 Avg (July) 4.2252
2011 Avg (July) 3.6404

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.1057 3.9451 4.0302
February 3.9829 3.8705 3.9319
March 3.9866 3.9002 3.9371
April 3.9813 3.9002 3.9505
May 4.1999 3.9316 4.0631
June 4.2054 4.0960 4.1484
July 4.3053 4.1223 4.2252
August 4.2627 4.1286 4.1904
September 4.1333 3.9549 4.0352
October 4.0306 3.9686 4.0015
November 4.0855 3.9997 4.0469
December 4.0159 3.9183 3.9601