YEARLY HIGH
0.6008 BAM
YEARLY LOW
0.5398 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5638 BAM

2012 XCD to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the XCD to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 0.6008. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 0.5398.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0610 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5619 to the December average rate of 0.5525, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.6008 was up 6.80% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.5625, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,004 BAM
2011 Average 2,613 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 2,699 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 305.10 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.5913
0.5444
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 0.5592, compared to 0.5684 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0092 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5592
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5684

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0373 BAM (High: 0.5856 / Low: 0.5483). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0086 BAM (High: 0.5624 / Low: 0.5538).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0373
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0086

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, 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 0.0215 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0215

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 0.5874) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.5091), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0783 (+15.38%).

2012 Avg (July) 0.5874
2011 Avg (July) 0.5091

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5726 0.5501 0.5619
February 0.5554 0.5398 0.5483
March 0.5558 0.5439 0.5490
April 0.5552 0.5439 0.5509
May 0.5856 0.5483 0.5666
June 0.5868 0.5729 0.5787
July 0.6008 0.5711 0.5874
August 0.5948 0.5761 0.5845
September 0.5768 0.5518 0.5631
October 0.5624 0.5538 0.5583
November 0.5701 0.5577 0.5646
December 0.5604 0.5467 0.5525