YEARLY HIGH
1032.5052 GNF
YEARLY LOW
977.5137 GNF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1014.7837 GNF

2012 BOB to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BOB to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 5, valuing the pair at 1032.5052. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 1, dropping to 977.5137.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 54.9914 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1009.0033 to the December average rate of 1010.7472, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1032.5052 was down 5.92% compared to the 2011 peak of 1097.4841, 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 5,162,526 GNF
2011 Average 4,962,130 GNF
Yearly Trough Low 4,887,569 GNF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 274,957.19 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1026.6045
999.8415
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to GNF 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 1012.4314, compared to 1017.1361 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.7047 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1012.4314
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1017.1361

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 43.3648 GNF (High: 1020.8785 / Low: 977.5137). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 11.0750 GNF (High: 1029.8256 / Low: 1018.7507).

May Spread (Volatile) ±43.3648
August Spread (Stable) ±11.0750

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 9.1692 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -9.1692

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 1016.0992) against the same month in 2011 (average: 960.1463), the exchange rate shifted by +55.9529 (+5.83%).

2012 Avg (June) 1016.0992
2011 Avg (June) 960.1463

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1012.6162 1001.4832 1009.0033
February 1010.7180 993.4333 1002.0718
March 1027.7483 986.0881 1020.9366
April 1029.0370 1005.8096 1016.7287
May 1020.8785 977.5137 1009.7488
June 1032.5052 1003.1314 1016.0992
July 1029.7004 1008.6684 1022.0011
August 1029.8256 1018.7507 1024.3743
September 1030.0790 992.8822 1015.2050
October 1023.3898 1001.2793 1015.0290
November 1021.9436 1004.4030 1015.4597
December 1022.5487 989.3687 1010.7472