YEARLY HIGH
0.8940 BAM
YEARLY LOW
0.7987 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8461 BAM

2012 TRY to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the TRY to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 2, valuing the pair at 0.8940. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.7987.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0953 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8243 to the December average rate of 0.8351, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.8940 was down 7.17% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.9630, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 TRY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 44,700 BAM
2011 Average 42,061 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 39,937 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,763.33 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.8850
0.8187
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TRY 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 0.8380, compared to 0.8541 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0161 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8380
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8541

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0425 BAM (High: 0.8413 / Low: 0.7987). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0164 BAM (High: 0.8471 / Low: 0.8307).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0425
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0164

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0351 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0351

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 0.8794) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.7779), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1015 (+13.05%).

2012 Avg (August) 0.8794
2011 Avg (August) 0.7779

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8413 0.7987 0.8243
February 0.8489 0.8259 0.8412
March 0.8411 0.8140 0.8284
April 0.8420 0.8225 0.8322
May 0.8548 0.8368 0.8459
June 0.8667 0.8464 0.8562
July 0.8906 0.8560 0.8784
August 0.8940 0.8564 0.8794
September 0.8566 0.8301 0.8443
October 0.8471 0.8307 0.8368
November 0.8600 0.8396 0.8505
December 0.8464 0.8256 0.8351