YEARLY HIGH
0.1313 BAM
YEARLY LOW
0.1206 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1259 BAM

2012 MDL to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MDL to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 30, valuing the pair at 0.1313. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 14, dropping to 0.1206.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0107 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1287 to the December average rate of 0.1226, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1313 was up 0.95% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1301, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 657 BAM
2011 Average 601 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 603 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 53.59 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1297
0.1220
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MDL 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 0.1273, compared to 0.1246 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0027 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1273
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1246

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0050 BAM (High: 0.1311 / Low: 0.1261). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0019 BAM (High: 0.1234 / Low: 0.1215).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0050
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0019

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 0.0038 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0038

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 0.1289) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1178), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0111 (+9.42%).

2012 Avg (May) 0.1289
2011 Avg (May) 0.1178

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1311 0.1261 0.1287
February 0.1271 0.1233 0.1251
March 0.1268 0.1242 0.1253
April 0.1277 0.1242 0.1265
May 0.1313 0.1266 0.1289
June 0.1313 0.1270 0.1291
July 0.1300 0.1267 0.1286
August 0.1282 0.1250 0.1265
September 0.1253 0.1206 0.1227
October 0.1247 0.1224 0.1232
November 0.1252 0.1219 0.1237
December 0.1234 0.1215 0.1226