2012 BOB to BAM Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2323 BAM

YEARLY LOW

0.2109 BAM

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2194 BAM

2012 BOB to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BOB to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 0.2323. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 0.2109.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0214 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2201 to the December average rate of 0.2137, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2323 was up 5.48% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.2202, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,161 BAM

2011 Average 1,010 BAM

Yearly Trough Low 1,055 BAM

Transaction Impact: A difference of 106.77 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2298

0.2122

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 0.2187, compared to 0.2201 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2187

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2201

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0123 BAM (High: 0.2273 / Low: 0.2150). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0037 BAM (High: 0.2177 / Low: 0.2139).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0123

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0037

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 0.0082 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0082

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 0.2283) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1968), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0315 (+16.00%).

2012 Avg (July) 0.2283

2011 Avg (July) 0.1968

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2246	0.2157	0.2201
February	0.2175	0.2109	0.2147
March	0.2176	0.2125	0.2148
April	0.2174	0.2125	0.2158
May	0.2273	0.2150	0.2215
June	0.2286	0.2224	0.2253
July	0.2323	0.2219	0.2283
August	0.2294	0.2228	0.2262
September	0.2230	0.2136	0.2180
October	0.2177	0.2139	0.2159
November	0.2203	0.2158	0.2183
December	0.2169	0.2113	0.2137