YEARLY HIGH
0.1453 BMD
YEARLY LOW
0.1426 BMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1440 BMD

2012 BOB to BMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BOB to BMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 12, valuing the pair at 0.1453. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 22, dropping to 0.1426.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0027 BMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1451 to the December average rate of 0.1431, 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 0.1453 was down 0.22% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1456, 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 726 BMD
2011 Average 718 BMD
Yearly Trough Low 713 BMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13.31 BMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1453
0.1429
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to BMD 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 0.1448, compared to 0.1432 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0016 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1448
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1432

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0018 BMD (High: 0.1444 / Low: 0.1426). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 BMD (High: 0.1453 / Low: 0.1447).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0018
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

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 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2012: 0.1451) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1429), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0022 (+1.52%).

2012 Avg (April) 0.1451
2011 Avg (April) 0.1429

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1453 0.1447 0.1451
February 0.1453 0.1447 0.1450
March 0.1453 0.1447 0.1449
April 0.1453 0.1447 0.1451
May 0.1453 0.1437 0.1448
June 0.1453 0.1437 0.1442
July 0.1444 0.1426 0.1434
August 0.1439 0.1428 0.1432
September 0.1439 0.1429 0.1433
October 0.1438 0.1428 0.1431
November 0.1435 0.1427 0.1431
December 0.1438 0.1427 0.1431