YEARLY HIGH
1.6098 BAM
YEARLY LOW
1.4584 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5238 BAM

2012 CAD to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the CAD to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 15, valuing the pair at 1.6098. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 1.4584.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1514 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4965 to the December average rate of 1.5072, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.6098 was up 5.58% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.5248, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,049 BAM
2011 Average 7,116 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 7,292 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 757.07 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.6012
1.4732
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 1.5008, compared to 1.5469 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0461 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5008
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5469

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0747 BAM (High: 1.5945 / Low: 1.5199). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0209 BAM (High: 1.5307 / Low: 1.5098).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0747
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0209

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0366 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0366

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 1.5905) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.3905), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2001 (+14.39%).

2012 Avg (August) 1.5905
2011 Avg (August) 1.3905

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5173 1.4808 1.4965
February 1.5017 1.4584 1.4839
March 1.5136 1.4709 1.4921
April 1.5086 1.4742 1.4981
May 1.5348 1.5009 1.5146
June 1.5307 1.5098 1.5195
July 1.5945 1.5199 1.5711
August 1.6098 1.5701 1.5905
September 1.5809 1.5331 1.5540
October 1.5506 1.5095 1.5286
November 1.5407 1.5145 1.5299
December 1.5331 1.4861 1.5072