YEARLY HIGH
0.0905 BAM
YEARLY LOW
0.0809 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0858 BAM

2012 ETB to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ETB to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 0.0905. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 0.0809.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0096 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0877 to the December average rate of 0.0819, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0905 was down 23.99% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1190, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 452 BAM
2011 Average 449 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 405 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 47.95 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0898
0.0812
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 0.0864, compared to 0.0851 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0864
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0851

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0051 BAM (High: 0.0896 / Low: 0.0845). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 BAM (High: 0.0841 / Low: 0.0826).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0051
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0035 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0035

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 0.0891) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0807), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0084 (+10.39%).

2012 Avg (July) 0.0891
2011 Avg (July) 0.0807

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0893 0.0856 0.0877
February 0.0864 0.0838 0.0853
March 0.0862 0.0842 0.0850
April 0.0859 0.0843 0.0852
May 0.0896 0.0845 0.0870
June 0.0897 0.0872 0.0882
July 0.0905 0.0873 0.0891
August 0.0892 0.0865 0.0879
September 0.0865 0.0828 0.0845
October 0.0841 0.0826 0.0834
November 0.0848 0.0829 0.0840
December 0.0831 0.0809 0.0819