YEARLY HIGH
0.1424 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.1297 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1350 CHF

2012 BOB to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BOB to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 0.1424. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 24, dropping to 0.1297.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0126 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1361 to the December average rate of 0.1318, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1424 was up 2.46% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1389, 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 712 CHF
2011 Average 636 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 649 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 63.15 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1409
0.1310
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to CHF 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 0.1345, compared to 0.1355 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1345
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1355

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0075 CHF (High: 0.1395 / Low: 0.1319). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0025 CHF (High: 0.1345 / Low: 0.1320).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0075
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0025

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 0.0041 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0041

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 0.1401) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1182), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0218 (+18.47%).

2012 Avg (July) 0.1401
2011 Avg (July) 0.1182

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1386 0.1328 0.1361
February 0.1340 0.1297 0.1323
March 0.1345 0.1307 0.1323
April 0.1335 0.1308 0.1325
May 0.1395 0.1319 0.1358
June 0.1402 0.1362 0.1382
July 0.1424 0.1363 0.1401
August 0.1404 0.1366 0.1388
September 0.1371 0.1328 0.1347
October 0.1345 0.1320 0.1334
November 0.1357 0.1327 0.1344
December 0.1338 0.1302 0.1318