2012 BOB to KMF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 BOB to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the BOB to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 58.3980. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 25, dropping to 53.0215.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.3765 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 55.3029 to the December average rate of 53.7194, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 58.3980 was up 5.58% compared to the 2011 peak of 55.3104, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BOB based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
BOB to KMF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 54.9469, compared to 55.4434 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4965 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 3.3695 KMF (High: 58.3980 / Low: 55.0285). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8064 KMF (High: 57.5301 / Low: 56.7237).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 1.7836 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 57.3977) against the same month in 2011 (average: 49.4854), the exchange rate shifted by +7.9123 (+15.99%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56.4132 | 54.2010 | 55.3029 |
| February | 54.6344 | 53.0215 | 53.9449 |
| March | 54.6767 | 53.4020 | 53.9658 |
| April | 54.6306 | 53.4020 | 54.2226 |
| May | 57.1210 | 54.0320 | 55.6301 |
| June | 57.4371 | 55.8234 | 56.6150 |
| July | 58.3980 | 55.0285 | 57.3977 |
| August | 57.5301 | 56.7237 | 57.0926 |
| September | 56.8283 | 53.7494 | 55.3090 |
| October | 54.7342 | 53.8036 | 54.2804 |
| November | 55.3866 | 54.2221 | 54.8611 |
| December | 54.5215 | 53.1750 | 53.7194 |