2012 BOB to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2898.4984 STD

YEARLY LOW

2648.2275 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

2755.3743 STD

2012 BOB to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BOB to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 8, valuing the pair at 2898.4984. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 2648.2275.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 250.2709 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2753.7168 to the December average rate of 2681.1197, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2898.4984 was up 6.15% compared to the 2011 peak of 2730.6406, 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 14,492,492 STD

2011 Average 12,661,154 STD

Yearly Trough Low 13,241,138 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,251,354.53 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2903.9274

2660.8644

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BOB to STD 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 2726.9005, compared to 2783.8481 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 56.9476 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2726.9005

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2783.8481

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 165.7075 STD (High: 2895.6566 / Low: 2729.9491). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 33.4151 STD (High: 2898.4984 / Low: 2865.0833).

September Spread (Volatile) ±165.7075

August Spread (Stable) ±33.4151

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 70.9008 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -70.9008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 2883.6721) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2472.0210), the exchange rate shifted by +411.6511 (+16.65%).

2012 Avg (August) 2883.6721

2011 Avg (August) 2472.0210

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2807.5522	2673.6910	2753.7168
February	2729.3976	2648.2275	2690.4631
March	2751.9025	2659.4536	2691.2416
April	2734.4579	2659.4536	2704.8377
May	2788.4067	2681.1524	2742.1241
June	2853.1607	2700.2865	2779.0200
July	2885.8476	2783.9545	2841.6042
August	2898.4984	2865.0833	2883.6721
September	2895.6566	2729.9491	2812.7714
October	2812.3031	2712.4677	2749.8657
November	2759.6524	2693.5065	2734.0557
December	2716.2815	2659.9295	2681.1197