YEARLY HIGH
627.4872 CDF
YEARLY LOW
570.0113 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
604.2780 CDF

2012 BAM to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BAM to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 27, valuing the pair at 627.4872. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 570.0113.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 57.4759 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 600.8859 to the December average rate of 620.0252, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 627.4872 was down 9.62% compared to the 2011 peak of 694.2917, 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 3,137,436 CDF
2011 Average 3,241,290 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 2,850,056 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 287,379.31 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

624.1268
574.9076
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to CDF 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 606.4851, compared to 602.0709 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.4142 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 606.4851
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 602.0709

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 36.6731 CDF (High: 616.1516 / Low: 579.4785). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 9.6339 CDF (High: 624.1441 / Low: 614.5103).

May Spread (Volatile) ±36.6731
December Spread (Stable) ±9.6339

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 16.9894 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -16.9894

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 618.4689) against the same month in 2011 (average: 638.0518), the exchange rate shifted by -19.5828 (-3.07%).

2012 Avg (February) 618.4689
2011 Avg (February) 638.0518

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 621.1625 588.5337 600.8859
February 627.4872 609.4094 618.4689
March 625.5694 610.1319 618.1482
April 626.6805 610.2002 615.7753
May 616.1516 579.4785 598.7860
June 596.3133 578.3447 586.8462
July 591.0674 570.0113 579.0092
August 595.0186 574.1223 585.3035
September 619.6859 593.3170 607.6170
October 618.1065 607.8431 613.1780
November 618.3323 599.9709 607.2924
December 624.1441 614.5103 620.0252