YEARLY HIGH
0.5915 BAM
YEARLY LOW
0.3348 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4616 BAM

2012 SDG to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SDG to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 3, valuing the pair at 0.5915. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 0.3348.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2567 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5671 to the December average rate of 0.3383, the exchange rate registered a net change of -40.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.5915 was down 2.32% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.6055, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,957 BAM
2011 Average 2,644 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 1,674 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,283.32 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.6085
0.3137
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 0.5643, compared to 0.3590 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2054 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5643
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3590

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.2215 BAM (High: 0.5812 / Low: 0.3597). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0051 BAM (High: 0.3441 / Low: 0.3390).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.2215
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0051

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1571 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1571

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 0.5839) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.5089), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0751 (+14.75%).

2012 Avg (June) 0.5839
2011 Avg (June) 0.5089

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5783 0.5549 0.5671
February 0.5607 0.5440 0.5533
March 0.5607 0.5474 0.5537
April 0.5607 0.5474 0.5560
May 0.5905 0.5535 0.5719
June 0.5915 0.5785 0.5839
July 0.5812 0.3597 0.4269
August 0.3616 0.3511 0.3566
September 0.3512 0.3380 0.3444
October 0.3441 0.3390 0.3418
November 0.3491 0.3418 0.3458
December 0.3430 0.3348 0.3383