YEARLY HIGH
8.2898 MDL
YEARLY LOW
7.6133 MDL
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.9451 MDL

2012 BAM to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BAM to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 14, valuing the pair at 8.2898. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 30, dropping to 7.6133.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6764 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.7696 to the December average rate of 8.1567, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 8.2898 was down 4.48% compared to the 2011 peak of 8.6786, 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 41,449 MDL
2011 Average 41,622 MDL
Yearly Trough Low 38,067 MDL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,382.11 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

8.1975
7.7074
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to MDL 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 7.8591, compared to 8.0311 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1720 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.8591
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.0311

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 0.3063 MDL (High: 8.2898 / Low: 7.9834). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1292 MDL (High: 8.2333 / Low: 8.1041).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.3063
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1292

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 0.1484 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1484

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2012: 8.1480) against the same month in 2011 (average: 8.1759), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0279 (-0.34%).

2012 Avg (September) 8.1480
2011 Avg (September) 8.1759

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.9331 7.6280 7.7696
February 8.1126 7.8703 7.9911
March 8.0533 7.8883 7.9836
April 8.0533 7.8324 7.9052
May 7.9004 7.6133 7.7568
June 7.8729 7.6187 7.7483
July 7.8952 7.6906 7.7772
August 8.0030 7.8000 7.9031
September 8.2898 7.9834 8.1480
October 8.1724 8.0177 8.1139
November 8.2042 7.9859 8.0876
December 8.2333 8.1041 8.1567