YEARLY HIGH
1281.2355 COP
YEARLY LOW
1102.7877 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1180.3992 COP

2012 BAM to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BAM to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 1281.2355. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 23, dropping to 1102.7877.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 178.4477 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1218.1015 to the December average rate of 1200.8110, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1281.2355 was down 5.72% compared to the 2011 peak of 1359.0140, 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 6,406,177 COP
2011 Average 6,565,404 COP
Yearly Trough Low 5,513,939 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 892,238.63 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1227.8478
1110.8921
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to COP 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 1187.4031, compared to 1173.3953 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 14.0078 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1187.4031
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1173.3953

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 92.0389 COP (High: 1281.2355 / Low: 1189.1966). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 21.9810 COP (High: 1205.0319 / Low: 1183.0509).

January Spread (Volatile) ±92.0389
April Spread (Stable) ±21.9810

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 26.2975 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -26.2975

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 1218.1015) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1277.6527), the exchange rate shifted by -59.5512 (-4.66%).

2012 Avg (January) 1218.1015
2011 Avg (January) 1277.6527

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1281.2355 1189.1966 1218.1015
February 1220.2962 1194.5140 1204.1243
March 1204.9327 1172.5460 1190.7144
April 1205.0319 1183.0509 1191.3226
May 1190.6402 1155.0563 1173.2267
June 1161.4954 1131.1326 1146.9292
July 1160.6831 1102.7877 1120.6384
August 1173.9301 1115.2224 1143.1726
September 1202.9163 1168.5417 1185.7240
October 1211.3866 1184.4405 1196.6109
November 1209.9625 1178.4868 1193.4150
December 1212.6073 1187.9326 1200.8110