YEARLY HIGH
0.1510 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.1389 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1440 CAD

2012 BOB to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BOB to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 4, valuing the pair at 0.1510. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 14, dropping to 0.1389.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0122 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1471 to the December average rate of 0.1418, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1510 was down 0.92% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1525, 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 755 CAD
2011 Average 710 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 694 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 60.86 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1490
0.1395
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to CAD 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 0.1457, compared to 0.1423 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0034 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1457
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1423

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0064 CAD (High: 0.1494 / Low: 0.1430). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 CAD (High: 0.1434 / Low: 0.1420).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0064
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0031 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0031

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 0.1483) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1404), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0078 (+5.59%).

2012 Avg (June) 0.1483
2011 Avg (June) 0.1404

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1490 0.1448 0.1471
February 0.1456 0.1436 0.1447
March 0.1453 0.1430 0.1439
April 0.1457 0.1426 0.1440
May 0.1494 0.1430 0.1462
June 0.1510 0.1464 0.1483
July 0.1474 0.1436 0.1453
August 0.1440 0.1414 0.1422
September 0.1420 0.1389 0.1403
October 0.1432 0.1397 0.1413
November 0.1434 0.1420 0.1427
December 0.1429 0.1410 0.1418