YEARLY HIGH
0.0294 BAM
YEARLY LOW
0.0208 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0243 BAM

2012 SYP to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SYP to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 0.0294. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 0.0208.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0086 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0280 to the December average rate of 0.0210, the exchange rate registered a net change of -24.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0294 was down 8.91% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0323, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 147 BAM
2011 Average 146 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 104 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 43.06 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0287
0.0203
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SYP 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 0.0259, compared to 0.0227 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0032 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0259
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0227

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0036 BAM (High: 0.0294 / Low: 0.0259). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 BAM (High: 0.0223 / Low: 0.0218).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0036
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0022 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0022

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.0280) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0313), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0033 (-10.66%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.0280
2011 Avg (January) 0.0313

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0294 0.0259 0.0280
February 0.0261 0.0254 0.0258
March 0.0261 0.0256 0.0258
April 0.0261 0.0256 0.0259
May 0.0261 0.0245 0.0254
June 0.0248 0.0242 0.0245
July 0.0250 0.0242 0.0247
August 0.0244 0.0234 0.0241
September 0.0234 0.0223 0.0227
October 0.0223 0.0218 0.0220
November 0.0220 0.0212 0.0217
December 0.0213 0.0208 0.0210