YEARLY HIGH
2.4323 BAM
YEARLY LOW
2.2628 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.3323 BAM

2012 XDR to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the XDR to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 2.4323. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 2.2628.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1695 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3289 to the December average rate of 2.2964, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.40% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.4323 was up 4.73% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.3223, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,161 BAM
2011 Average 11,108 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 11,314 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 847.34 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.4109
2.2727
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR to BAM 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 2.3182, compared to 2.3464 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0282 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3182
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.3464

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0923 BAM (High: 2.3879 / Low: 2.2956). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0291 BAM (High: 2.3387 / Low: 2.3096).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0923
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0291

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0502 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0502

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 2.3994) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.1862), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2132 (+9.75%).

2012 Avg (July) 2.3994
2011 Avg (July) 2.1862

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.3629 2.2976 2.3289
February 2.3137 2.2628 2.2927
March 2.2988 2.2673 2.2843
April 2.3039 2.2723 2.2952
May 2.3879 2.2956 2.3415
June 2.3888 2.3477 2.3667
July 2.4323 2.3460 2.3994
August 2.4207 2.3663 2.3880
September 2.3729 2.3094 2.3378
October 2.3387 2.3096 2.3236
November 2.3505 2.3118 2.3332
December 2.3189 2.2780 2.2964