YEARLY HIGH
1.2778 BAM
YEARLY LOW
1.1682 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2129 BAM

2012 LYD to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LYD to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 1.2778. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 25, dropping to 1.1682.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1096 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2236 to the December average rate of 1.1862, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.2778 was up 4.42% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.2237, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,389 BAM
2011 Average 5,762 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 5,841 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 547.97 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.2648
1.1730
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD 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 1.2053, compared to 1.2204 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0150 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2053
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2204

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0677 BAM (High: 1.2563 / Low: 1.1886). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0273 BAM (High: 1.2243 / Low: 1.1969).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0677
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0273

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 0.0439 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0439

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 1.2571) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.1353), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1218 (+10.73%).

2012 Avg (July) 1.2571
2011 Avg (July) 1.1353

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2563 1.1886 1.2236
February 1.2234 1.1713 1.1902
March 1.1958 1.1682 1.1806
April 1.2046 1.1698 1.1903
May 1.2419 1.1886 1.2158
June 1.2569 1.2150 1.2316
July 1.2778 1.2342 1.2571
August 1.2632 1.2327 1.2492
September 1.2340 1.1742 1.2053
October 1.2243 1.1969 1.2079
November 1.2380 1.1959 1.2165
December 1.2036 1.1726 1.1862