YEARLY HIGH
0.2906 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.2853 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2881 BBD

2012 BOB to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BOB to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 12, valuing the pair at 0.2906. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 22, dropping to 0.2853.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0053 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2901 to the December average rate of 0.2862, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2906 was down 0.22% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.2912, 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 1,453 BBD
2011 Average 1,435 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 1,426 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 26.62 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2906
0.2858
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to BBD 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 0.2897, compared to 0.2864 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0033 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2897
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2864

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0036 BBD (High: 0.2888 / Low: 0.2853). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 BBD (High: 0.2906 / Low: 0.2895).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0036
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0017 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0017

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2012: 0.2902) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2858), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0043 (+1.52%).

2012 Avg (April) 0.2902
2011 Avg (April) 0.2858

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2905 0.2893 0.2901
February 0.2905 0.2894 0.2900
March 0.2905 0.2893 0.2898
April 0.2906 0.2895 0.2902
May 0.2906 0.2873 0.2896
June 0.2906 0.2874 0.2884
July 0.2888 0.2853 0.2867
August 0.2877 0.2855 0.2865
September 0.2878 0.2857 0.2866
October 0.2877 0.2856 0.2863
November 0.2871 0.2855 0.2862
December 0.2875 0.2853 0.2862