YEARLY HIGH
0.1708 BOB
YEARLY LOW
0.1631 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1666 BOB

2012 HTG to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the HTG to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 0.1708. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 25, dropping to 0.1631.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0077 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1704 to the December average rate of 0.1658, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1708 was down 1.99% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1742, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 854 BOB
2011 Average 858 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 815 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 38.45 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1710
0.1638
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG 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 0.1673, compared to 0.1658 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0015 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1673
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1658

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was April, with a trading range of 0.0040 BOB (High: 0.1680 / Low: 0.1639). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 BOB (High: 0.1660 / Low: 0.1657).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0040
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0025 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0025

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.1704) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1736), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0032 (-1.84%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.1704
2011 Avg (January) 0.1736

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1708 0.1697 0.1704
February 0.1706 0.1688 0.1703
March 0.1685 0.1672 0.1677
April 0.1680 0.1639 0.1666
May 0.1652 0.1633 0.1644
June 0.1653 0.1631 0.1647
July 0.1663 0.1645 0.1657
August 0.1663 0.1657 0.1661
September 0.1664 0.1655 0.1659
October 0.1659 0.1655 0.1658
November 0.1660 0.1657 0.1658
December 0.1659 0.1654 0.1658