YEARLY HIGH
0.1186 EUR
YEARLY LOW
0.1076 EUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1121 EUR

2012 BOB to EUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BOB to EUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 0.1186. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 24, dropping to 0.1076.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0110 EUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1124 to the December average rate of 0.1091, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1186 was up 5.64% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1123, 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 593 EUR
2011 Average 516 EUR
Yearly Trough Low 538 EUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 54.97 EUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1174
0.1084
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to EUR 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 0.1117, compared to 0.1124 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1117
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1124

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0064 EUR (High: 0.1162 / Low: 0.1098). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0021 EUR (High: 0.1111 / Low: 0.1090).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0064
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0021

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 0.0042 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0042

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 0.1166) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1005), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0162 (+16.10%).

2012 Avg (July) 0.1166
2011 Avg (July) 0.1005

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1147 0.1101 0.1124
February 0.1111 0.1076 0.1096
March 0.1111 0.1085 0.1097
April 0.1109 0.1085 0.1102
May 0.1162 0.1098 0.1131
June 0.1167 0.1133 0.1151
July 0.1186 0.1134 0.1166
August 0.1173 0.1138 0.1155
September 0.1139 0.1092 0.1114
October 0.1111 0.1090 0.1103
November 0.1126 0.1101 0.1115
December 0.1108 0.1078 0.1091