YEARLY HIGH
0.0189 BOB
YEARLY LOW
0.0171 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0181 BOB

2012 KMF to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KMF to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 0.0189. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 0.0171.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0017 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0181 to the December average rate of 0.0186, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0189 was down 11.07% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0212, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 94 BOB
2011 Average 99 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 86 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8.68 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0187
0.0173
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KMF 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 0.0182, compared to 0.0180 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0182
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0180

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0010 BOB (High: 0.0182 / Low: 0.0171). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 BOB (High: 0.0176 / Low: 0.0174).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0010
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.0185) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0194), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0009 (-4.58%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.0185
2011 Avg (February) 0.0194

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0184 0.0177 0.0181
February 0.0189 0.0183 0.0185
March 0.0187 0.0183 0.0185
April 0.0187 0.0183 0.0184
May 0.0185 0.0175 0.0180
June 0.0179 0.0174 0.0177
July 0.0182 0.0171 0.0174
August 0.0176 0.0174 0.0175
September 0.0186 0.0176 0.0181
October 0.0186 0.0183 0.0184
November 0.0184 0.0181 0.0182
December 0.0188 0.0183 0.0186