2012 GIP to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

11.2844 BOB

YEARLY LOW

10.5441 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

11.0124 BOB

2012 GIP to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GIP to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 11.2844. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 10.5441.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7404 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.6943 to the December average rate of 11.2187, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.90% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 11.2844 was down 3.38% compared to the 2011 peak of 11.6793, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 56,422 BOB

2011 Average 55,863 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 52,720 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,701.94 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

11.2711

10.6419

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GIP 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 10.8863, compared to 11.1384 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2520 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.8863

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.1384

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.4263 BOB (High: 11.1780 / Low: 10.7517). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0743 BOB (High: 11.2445 / Low: 11.1702).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.4263

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0743

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.2279 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2279

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 11.2187) against the same month in 2011 (average: 10.7649), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4537 (+4.22%).

2012 Avg (December) 11.2187

2011 Avg (December) 10.7649

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	10.9002	10.5441	10.6943
February	11.0057	10.7894	10.9039
March	11.0128	10.7807	10.9224
April	11.1821	10.9228	11.0316
May	11.1780	10.7517	10.9969
June	10.9283	10.5776	10.7690
July	11.0835	10.8090	10.9928
August	11.1247	10.9897	11.0638
September	11.2625	11.1104	11.1951
October	11.2445	11.1702	11.1971
November	11.2264	11.1239	11.1628
December	11.2844	11.1775	11.2187