YEARLY HIGH
6.8776 KGS
YEARLY LOW
6.3714 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.7257 KGS

2012 BOB to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BOB to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 8, valuing the pair at 6.8776. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 30, dropping to 6.3714.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5062 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.7704 to the December average rate of 6.7838, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 6.8776 was up 0.78% compared to the 2011 peak of 6.8242, 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 34,388 KGS
2011 Average 33,091 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 31,857 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,530.82 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

6.8502
6.4094
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to KGS 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 6.7864, compared to 6.6650 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1214 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.7864
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.6650

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 0.3771 KGS (High: 6.7638 / Low: 6.3867). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0441 KGS (High: 6.7610 / Low: 6.7169).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.3771
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0441

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.2426 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2426

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 6.8021) against the same month in 2011 (average: 6.4945), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3075 (+4.74%).

2012 Avg (June) 6.8021
2011 Avg (June) 6.4945

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.8088 6.7260 6.7704
February 6.8091 6.7414 6.7836
March 6.8049 6.7353 6.7607
April 6.8115 6.7463 6.7878
May 6.8679 6.7414 6.8135
June 6.8776 6.7525 6.8021
July 6.8212 6.4567 6.6887
August 6.4930 6.3714 6.4461
September 6.7638 6.3867 6.5693
October 6.7610 6.7169 6.7395
November 6.7889 6.7334 6.7627
December 6.8108 6.7582 6.7838