2012 BOB to SZL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.2775 SZL

YEARLY LOW

1.0878 SZL

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.1823 SZL

2012 BOB to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BOB to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 22, valuing the pair at 1.2775. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 4, dropping to 1.0878.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1898 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1621 to the December average rate of 1.2349, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.2775 was up 3.01% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.2402, 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 6,388 SZL

2011 Average 5,198 SZL

Yearly Trough Low 5,439 SZL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 948.80 SZL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.2742

1.0859

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to SZL 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 1.1499, compared to 1.2146 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0647 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1499

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2146

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.1019 SZL (High: 1.2241 / Low: 1.1223). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0341 SZL (High: 1.1219 / Low: 1.0878).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1019

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0341

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0516 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0516

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 1.2585) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.1741), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0844 (+7.19%).

2012 Avg (November) 1.2585

2011 Avg (November) 1.1741

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1855	1.1279	1.1621
February	1.1279	1.0938	1.1105
March	1.1219	1.0878	1.1016
April	1.1611	1.1054	1.1345
May	1.2241	1.1223	1.1807
June	1.2410	1.1756	1.2100
July	1.2208	1.1589	1.1832
August	1.2139	1.1593	1.1846
September	1.2116	1.1721	1.1878
October	1.2645	1.1934	1.2386
November	1.2775	1.2380	1.2585
December	1.2662	1.2122	1.2349