2012 BOB to TZS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 BOB to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the BOB to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 6, valuing the pair at 232.2795. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 16, dropping to 224.6091.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.6704 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 230.2426 to the December average rate of 227.9499, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 232.2795 was down 10.32% compared to the 2011 peak of 259.0167, 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 TZS 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 229.4880, compared to 226.6301 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.8579 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was June, with a trading range of 4.5058 TZS (High: 229.8865 / Low: 225.3807). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1996 TZS (High: 225.8087 / Low: 224.6091).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 1.4474 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 230.8194) against the same month in 2011 (average: 215.7166), the exchange rate shifted by +15.1029 (+7.00%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 231.8406 | 228.3274 | 230.2426 |
| February | 231.5993 | 229.4151 | 230.5160 |
| March | 232.2795 | 230.0073 | 230.8194 |
| April | 231.7544 | 228.1865 | 229.3720 |
| May | 230.3132 | 226.9098 | 228.4602 |
| June | 229.8865 | 225.3807 | 227.5179 |
| July | 228.0736 | 224.6538 | 226.7369 |
| August | 226.3654 | 224.7998 | 225.4141 |
| September | 225.8087 | 224.6091 | 225.2835 |
| October | 227.5990 | 224.9777 | 225.9018 |
| November | 230.1580 | 227.5720 | 228.4944 |
| December | 229.5531 | 225.9251 | 227.9499 |