YEARLY HIGH
0.2070 BAM
YEARLY LOW
0.1860 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1944 BAM

2012 GTQ to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GTQ to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 0.2070. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 0.1860.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0210 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1942 to the December average rate of 0.1892, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2070 was up 6.66% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1941, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,035 BAM
2011 Average 904 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 930 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 104.93 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2048
0.1877
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ 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 0.1940, compared to 0.1948 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1940
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1948

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0123 BAM (High: 0.2026 / Low: 0.1903). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0044 BAM (High: 0.1927 / Low: 0.1883).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0123
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0044

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 0.0099 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0099

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 0.2034) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1765), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0269 (+15.25%).

2012 Avg (July) 0.2034
2011 Avg (July) 0.1765

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1979 0.1901 0.1942
February 0.1931 0.1860 0.1904
March 0.1947 0.1897 0.1916
April 0.1950 0.1899 0.1922
May 0.2026 0.1903 0.1966
June 0.2029 0.1965 0.1992
July 0.2070 0.1979 0.2034
August 0.2042 0.1961 0.2007
September 0.1965 0.1868 0.1908
October 0.1927 0.1883 0.1905
November 0.1967 0.1904 0.1942
December 0.1929 0.1863 0.1892