YEARLY HIGH
11.3860 BOB
YEARLY LOW
10.5414 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.0063 BOB

2012 FKP to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the FKP to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 11.3860. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 10.5414.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8446 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.6941 to the December average rate of 11.2740, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.42% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 11.3860 was down 2.63% compared to the 2011 peak of 11.6930, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 56,930 BOB
2011 Average 55,879 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 52,707 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,222.89 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

11.3320
10.6361
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP 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 10.8872, compared to 11.1254 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2382 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.8872
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.1254

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.4286 BOB (High: 11.1781 / Low: 10.7495). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1282 BOB (High: 11.2943 / Low: 11.1662).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.4286
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1282

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.2203 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2203

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 11.2740) against the same month in 2011 (average: 10.7592), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5148 (+4.78%).

2012 Avg (December) 11.2740
2011 Avg (December) 10.7592

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.9027 10.5414 10.6941
February 11.0120 10.7885 10.9034
March 11.0123 10.7867 10.9226
April 11.1853 10.9224 11.0319
May 11.1781 10.7495 10.9958
June 10.9263 10.5751 10.7755
July 10.9958 10.7287 10.8806
August 11.0808 10.8716 10.9713
September 11.3547 11.0772 11.2397
October 11.2943 11.1662 11.2313
November 11.2857 11.0830 11.1557
December 11.3860 11.1916 11.2740