2012 BOB to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

220.9152 BIF

YEARLY LOW

185.4559 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

202.0429 BIF

2012 BOB to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BOB to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 220.9152. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 8, dropping to 185.4559.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 35.4593 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 188.3595 to the December average rate of 218.1730, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.83% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 220.9152 was up 15.16% compared to the 2011 peak of 191.8366, 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 1,104,576 BIF

2011 Average 868,273 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 927,280 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 177,296.25 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

221.1825

185.0680

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to BIF 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 193.3437, compared to 210.7421 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 17.3984 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 193.3437

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 210.7421

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was April, with a trading range of 15.3065 BIF (High: 200.7624 / Low: 185.4559). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.2516 BIF (High: 207.7591 / Low: 205.5075).

April Spread (Volatile) ±15.3065

August Spread (Stable) ±2.2516

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.5294 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5294

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 218.1730) against the same month in 2011 (average: 186.8836), the exchange rate shifted by +31.2894 (+16.74%).

2012 Avg (December) 218.1730

2011 Avg (December) 186.8836

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	191.7991	186.4923	188.3595
February	189.9417	186.8011	188.6070
March	189.1101	186.2021	188.0776
April	200.7624	185.4559	190.8589
May	204.7927	197.5349	201.5012
June	206.3229	200.7906	202.6581
July	207.9898	201.2617	204.6784
August	207.7591	205.5075	206.7011
September	212.4489	205.5497	208.6193
October	213.2378	210.1798	212.3116
November	217.6869	210.3198	213.9694
December	220.9152	213.8984	218.1730