2012 BOB to KPW Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 BOB to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the BOB to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 12, valuing the pair at 130.7625. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 22, dropping to 128.3669.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.3957 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 130.5465 to the December average rate of 128.8123, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 130.7625 was down 0.03% compared to the 2011 peak of 130.7996, 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 KPW 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 130.3564, compared to 128.8898 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.4666 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 1.6034 KPW (High: 129.9703 / Low: 128.3669). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5062 KPW (High: 130.7625 / Low: 130.2564).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.7615 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2012: 130.5711) against the same month in 2011 (average: 20.4495), the exchange rate shifted by +110.1216 (+538.50%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 130.7388 | 130.1861 | 130.5465 |
| February | 130.7459 | 130.2331 | 130.5166 |
| March | 130.7298 | 130.1917 | 130.3984 |
| April | 130.7625 | 130.2564 | 130.5711 |
| May | 130.7528 | 129.2873 | 130.3079 |
| June | 130.7506 | 129.3092 | 129.7979 |
| July | 129.9703 | 128.3669 | 129.0363 |
| August | 129.4789 | 128.4757 | 128.9081 |
| September | 129.4970 | 128.5754 | 128.9874 |
| October | 129.4567 | 128.5061 | 128.8216 |
| November | 129.1896 | 128.4553 | 128.7734 |
| December | 129.3800 | 128.3912 | 128.8123 |