YEARLY HIGH
0.0415 BAM
YEARLY LOW
0.0368 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0390 BAM

2012 DOP to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the DOP to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 0.0415. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0368.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0046 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0391 to the December average rate of 0.0373, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0415 was up 2.20% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0406, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 207 BAM
2011 Average 186 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 184 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 23.22 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0412
0.0369
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP 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 0.0388, compared to 0.0393 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0388
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0393

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 0.0032 BAM (High: 0.0413 / Low: 0.0380). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 BAM (High: 0.0386 / Low: 0.0376).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0032
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 0.0408) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0361), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0047 (+12.98%).

2012 Avg (July) 0.0408
2011 Avg (July) 0.0361

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0400 0.0383 0.0391
February 0.0386 0.0374 0.0381
March 0.0388 0.0376 0.0380
April 0.0386 0.0376 0.0382
May 0.0405 0.0380 0.0393
June 0.0407 0.0396 0.0400
July 0.0415 0.0397 0.0408
August 0.0409 0.0399 0.0404
September 0.0413 0.0380 0.0399
October 0.0411 0.0380 0.0389
November 0.0391 0.0376 0.0384
December 0.0379 0.0368 0.0373