YEARLY HIGH
7.2006 BOB
YEARLY LOW
6.6204 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.9476 BOB

2012 CAD to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the CAD to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 14, valuing the pair at 7.2006. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 4, dropping to 6.6204.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5802 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.7995 to the December average rate of 7.0543, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 7.2006 was down 2.97% compared to the 2011 peak of 7.4210, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 CAD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 36,003 BOB
2011 Average 35,249 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 33,102 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,901.17 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

7.1662
6.7075
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD to BOB 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 6.8646, compared to 7.0307 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1662 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.8646
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.0307

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.2976 BOB (High: 6.9932 / Low: 6.6957). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0689 BOB (High: 7.0444 / Low: 6.9756).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.2976
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0689

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1029 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1029

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2012: 7.1280) against the same month in 2011 (average: 6.9449), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1831 (+2.64%).

2012 Avg (September) 7.1280
2011 Avg (September) 6.9449

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.9071 6.7099 6.7995
February 6.9640 6.8691 6.9123
March 6.9935 6.8836 6.9472
April 7.0150 6.8618 6.9428
May 6.9932 6.6957 6.8398
June 6.8298 6.6204 6.7457
July 6.9615 6.7844 6.8816
August 7.0740 6.9467 7.0316
September 7.2006 7.0439 7.1280
October 7.1599 6.9842 7.0797
November 7.0444 6.9756 7.0091
December 7.0939 6.9974 7.0543