2012 ARS to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.6043 BOB

YEARLY LOW

1.4205 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.5293 BOB

2012 ARS to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ARS to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 1.6043. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 1.4205.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1838 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5963 to the December average rate of 1.4323, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.6043 was down 9.12% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.7653, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,022 BOB

2011 Average 8,446 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 7,103 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 918.99 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.6127

1.4159

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ARS to BOB 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 1.5730, compared to 1.4856 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0875 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5730

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4856

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was June, with a trading range of 0.0391 BOB (High: 1.5745 / Low: 1.5354). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0153 BOB (High: 1.5939 / Low: 1.5786).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0391

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0153

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0258 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0258

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 1.5963) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.7561), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1598 (-9.10%).

2012 Avg (January) 1.5963

2011 Avg (January) 1.7561

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.6043	1.5876	1.5963
February	1.5939	1.5786	1.5865
March	1.5933	1.5747	1.5849
April	1.5811	1.5602	1.5687
May	1.5620	1.5411	1.5537
June	1.5745	1.5354	1.5480
July	1.5517	1.5230	1.5337
August	1.5302	1.5078	1.5160
September	1.5063	1.4836	1.4947
October	1.4862	1.4676	1.4787
November	1.4680	1.4453	1.4581
December	1.4458	1.4205	1.4323