2012 GBP to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

11.3947 BOB

YEARLY LOW

10.5454 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

11.0060 BOB

2012 GBP to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GBP to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 11.3947. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 10.5454.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8493 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.6936 to the December average rate of 11.2723, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 11.3947 was down 2.56% compared to the 2011 peak of 11.6944, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 56,974 BOB

2011 Average 55,880 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 52,727 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,246.41 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

11.3301

10.6357

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GBP 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 10.8869, compared to 11.1252 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2383 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.8869

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.1252

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.4272 BOB (High: 11.1708 / Low: 10.7436). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1325 BOB (High: 11.2955 / Low: 11.1630).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.4272

October Spread (Stable) ±0.1325

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: 11.2723) against the same month in 2011 (average: 10.7572), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5150 (+4.79%).

2012 Avg (December) 11.2723

2011 Avg (December) 10.7572

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	10.8989	10.5454	10.6936
February	10.9830	10.7911	10.9003
March	11.0421	10.7951	10.9221
April	11.1853	10.9229	11.0335
May	11.1708	10.7436	10.9961
June	10.9343	10.5737	10.7758
July	10.9958	10.7354	10.8804
August	11.0824	10.8722	10.9725
September	11.3562	11.0772	11.2391
October	11.2955	11.1630	11.2318
November	11.2868	11.0779	11.1549
December	11.3947	11.1916	11.2723