YEARLY HIGH
0.8713 BAM
YEARLY LOW
0.7050 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7825 BAM

2012 BRL to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BRL to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 0.8713. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 0.7050.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1663 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8478 to the December average rate of 0.7175, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.8713 was down 2.75% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.8959, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 21,783 BAM
2011 Average 21,061 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 17,624 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,158.57 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.8749
0.7032
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL 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 0.8126, compared to 0.7523 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0602 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8126
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7523

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was March, with a trading range of 0.0576 BAM (High: 0.8605 / Low: 0.8029). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0136 BAM (High: 0.7498 / Low: 0.7362).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0576
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0136

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0329 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0329

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.8606) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.8605), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+0.01%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.8606
2011 Avg (February) 0.8605

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8665 0.8097 0.8478
February 0.8713 0.8468 0.8606
March 0.8605 0.8029 0.8277
April 0.8203 0.7821 0.8033
May 0.7887 0.7482 0.7729
June 0.7783 0.7527 0.7630
July 0.7970 0.7611 0.7850
August 0.7904 0.7625 0.7792
September 0.7660 0.7369 0.7506
October 0.7498 0.7362 0.7430
November 0.7530 0.7133 0.7388
December 0.7277 0.7050 0.7175