2012 BOB to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.2828 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

1.0870 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.1822 ZAR

2012 BOB to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BOB to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 21, valuing the pair at 1.2828. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 29, dropping to 1.0870.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1958 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1618 to the December average rate of 1.2349, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.29% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.2828 was up 3.17% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.2434, 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 6,414 ZAR

2011 Average 5,211 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 5,435 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 979.23 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.2757

1.0857

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to ZAR 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 1.1500, compared to 1.2144 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0644 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1500

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2144

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.1031 ZAR (High: 1.2258 / Low: 1.1227). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0329 ZAR (High: 1.1209 / Low: 1.0880).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1031

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0329

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 0.0517 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0517

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 1.2598) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.1754), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0844 (+7.18%).

2012 Avg (November) 1.2598

2011 Avg (November) 1.1754

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1861	1.1266	1.1618
February	1.1320	1.0870	1.1102
March	1.1209	1.0880	1.1015
April	1.1616	1.1036	1.1357
May	1.2258	1.1227	1.1800
June	1.2382	1.1784	1.2108
July	1.2181	1.1598	1.1819
August	1.2114	1.1579	1.1832
September	1.2051	1.1694	1.1861
October	1.2721	1.1966	1.2406
November	1.2828	1.2361	1.2598
December	1.2749	1.2117	1.2349