2012 BOB to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

12.3776 JPY

YEARLY LOW

11.0184 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

11.4977 JPY

2012 BOB to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BOB to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 12.3776. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 2, dropping to 11.0184.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3592 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.1627 to the December average rate of 11.9921, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 12.3776 was up 1.74% compared to the 2011 peak of 12.1662, 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 61,888 JPY

2011 Average 57,194 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 55,092 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,796.21 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

12.0750

11.0797

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BOB to JPY 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 11.5467, compared to 11.4487 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0981 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.5467

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.4487

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.7418 JPY (High: 11.7602 / Low: 11.0184). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1630 JPY (High: 11.2995 / Low: 11.1365).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.7418

September Spread (Stable) ±0.1630

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.2594 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2594

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 11.9921) against the same month in 2011 (average: 11.2855), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7065 (+6.26%).

2012 Avg (December) 11.9921

2011 Avg (December) 11.2855

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	11.2805	11.0383	11.1627
February	11.7602	11.0184	11.3914
March	12.1536	11.7154	11.9540
April	12.0073	11.6090	11.7993
May	11.6705	11.2855	11.5399
June	11.6049	11.2238	11.4332
July	11.5234	11.1912	11.3275
August	11.3952	11.1704	11.2727
September	11.2995	11.1365	11.2045
October	11.4471	11.1739	11.3072
November	11.8265	11.3550	11.5881
December	12.3776	11.7229	11.9921