YEARLY HIGH
22.7410 GMD
YEARLY LOW
18.9354 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
20.4253 GMD

2012 BAM to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BAM to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 18, valuing the pair at 22.7410. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 18.9354.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.8056 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.5429 to the December average rate of 20.7996, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 22.7410 was up 6.68% compared to the 2011 peak of 21.3167, 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 113,705 GMD
2011 Average 100,158 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 94,677 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19,028.04 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

22.4702
19.2768
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to GMD 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 20.0293, compared to 20.8213 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7920 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.0293
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.8213

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was November, with a trading range of 3.1328 GMD (High: 22.5112 / Low: 19.3784). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7305 GMD (High: 20.1736 / Low: 19.4431).

November Spread (Volatile) ±3.1328
July Spread (Stable) ±0.7305

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 1.9146 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.9146

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2012: 22.2041) against the same month in 2011 (average: 20.3499), the exchange rate shifted by +1.8542 (+9.11%).

2012 Avg (October) 22.2041
2011 Avg (October) 20.3499

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 20.2615 18.9354 19.5429
February 21.2734 19.9107 20.5058
March 20.8364 20.0426 20.5819
April 20.4277 19.3559 19.8971
May 20.3456 19.2416 19.8568
June 20.3894 19.1452 19.7914
July 20.1736 19.4431 19.7486
August 21.5256 19.7676 20.1602
September 22.0822 21.1977 21.7260
October 22.7410 21.6861 22.2041
November 22.5112 19.3784 20.2895
December 21.9783 19.8497 20.7996