YEARLY HIGH
58.3980 KMF
YEARLY LOW
53.0215 KMF
YEARLY AVERAGE
55.1951 KMF

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BOB based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 291,990 KMF
2011 Average 253,936 KMF
Yearly Trough Low 265,108 KMF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 26,882.31 KMF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

57.7655
53.3516
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 54.9469
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 55.4434

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

July Spread (Volatile) ±3.3695
August Spread (Stable) ±0.8064

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 1.7836 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.7836

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2012 Avg (July) 57.3977
2011 Avg (July) 49.4854

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