YEARLY HIGH
1.6232 BAM
YEARLY LOW
1.4571 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5232 BAM

2012 GGP to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GGP to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 1.6232. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 1.4571.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1662 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5174 to the December average rate of 1.4928, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.6232 was up 7.13% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.5152, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,116 BAM
2011 Average 7,038 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 7,285 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 830.82 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.6036
1.4691
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GGP 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 1.5099, compared to 1.5366 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0268 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5099
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5366

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.1009 BAM (High: 1.5812 / Low: 1.4803). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0231 BAM (High: 1.5193 / Low: 1.4963).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1009
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0231

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 0.0580 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0580

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 1.5924) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.3706), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2218 (+16.18%).

2012 Avg (July) 1.5924
2011 Avg (July) 1.3706

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5459 1.4853 1.5174
February 1.4996 1.4571 1.4803
March 1.5007 1.4684 1.4823
April 1.4988 1.4684 1.4874
May 1.5812 1.4803 1.5297
June 1.5831 1.5423 1.5619
July 1.6232 1.5496 1.5924
August 1.6071 1.5564 1.5793
September 1.5583 1.4907 1.5212
October 1.5193 1.4963 1.5084
November 1.5403 1.5070 1.5256
December 1.5141 1.4772 1.4928