YEARLY HIGH
0.5715 BAM
YEARLY LOW
0.5631 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5669 BAM

2012 LTL to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LTL to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 2, valuing the pair at 0.5715. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 3, dropping to 0.5631.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0084 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5670 to the December average rate of 0.5671, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.5715 was up 0.04% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.5713, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,858 BAM
2011 Average 2,834 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 2,816 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 42.01 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.5674
0.5666
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LTL 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 0.5670, compared to 0.5669 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5670
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5669

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was August, with a trading range of 0.0084 BAM (High: 0.5715 / Low: 0.5631). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0020 BAM (High: 0.5678 / Low: 0.5658).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0084
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0020

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 0.5669) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.5669), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+0.01%).

2012 Avg (August) 0.5669
2011 Avg (August) 0.5669

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5680 0.5654 0.5670
February 0.5682 0.5652 0.5669
March 0.5678 0.5658 0.5669
April 0.5680 0.5658 0.5670
May 0.5697 0.5661 0.5673
June 0.5683 0.5636 0.5666
July 0.5683 0.5645 0.5669
August 0.5715 0.5631 0.5669
September 0.5686 0.5632 0.5667
October 0.5681 0.5655 0.5669
November 0.5680 0.5651 0.5667
December 0.5693 0.5657 0.5671