2012 GMD to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2403 BOB

YEARLY LOW

0.2049 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2236 BOB

2012 GMD to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GMD to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.2403. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 31, dropping to 0.2049.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0354 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2326 to the December average rate of 0.2253, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2403 was down 9.47% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.2654, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,202 BOB

2011 Average 1,237 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 1,025 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 176.79 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2354

0.2062

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 0.2285, compared to 0.2187 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0097 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2285

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2187

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was November, with a trading range of 0.0288 BOB (High: 0.2344 / Low: 0.2056). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0043 BOB (High: 0.2126 / Low: 0.2083).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0288

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0043

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0082 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0082

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.2326) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2521), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0195 (-7.74%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.2326

2011 Avg (January) 0.2521

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2403	0.2281	0.2326
February	0.2344	0.2229	0.2272
March	0.2339	0.2237	0.2263
April	0.2383	0.2288	0.2330
May	0.2302	0.2249	0.2274
June	0.2290	0.2206	0.2244
July	0.2248	0.2191	0.2218
August	0.2218	0.2085	0.2193
September	0.2126	0.2083	0.2112
October	0.2123	0.2049	0.2086
November	0.2344	0.2056	0.2262
December	0.2336	0.2144	0.2253