YEARLY HIGH
5.3021 BWP
YEARLY LOW
4.7961 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.0147 BWP

2012 BAM to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BAM to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 4, valuing the pair at 5.3021. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 12, dropping to 4.7961.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5060 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.9122 to the December average rate of 5.2594, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 5.3021 was up 0.95% compared to the 2011 peak of 5.2524, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 26,511 BWP
2011 Average 24,358 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 23,981 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,530.13 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

5.2996
4.8172
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to BWP 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 4.9522, compared to 5.0772 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1250 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.9522
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.0772

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.2278 BWP (High: 5.2949 / Low: 5.0672). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0924 BWP (High: 5.3021 / Low: 5.2097).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.2278
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0924

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1528 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1528

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 5.2594) against the same month in 2011 (average: 5.0596), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1998 (+3.95%).

2012 Avg (December) 5.2594
2011 Avg (December) 5.0596

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.9699 4.8598 4.9122
February 4.9540 4.8004 4.8910
March 4.9831 4.8268 4.8963
April 5.0544 4.9459 4.9999
May 5.0694 4.9359 5.0035
June 5.0605 4.9470 5.0102
July 4.9752 4.8030 4.8574
August 4.9945 4.7961 4.8874
September 5.1100 4.9768 5.0386
October 5.2949 5.0672 5.2055
November 5.2894 5.1401 5.2149
December 5.3021 5.2097 5.2594