2012 LRD to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0971 BOB

YEARLY LOW

0.0916 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0942 BOB

2012 LRD to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LRD to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 20, valuing the pair at 0.0971. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 4, dropping to 0.0916.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0055 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0948 to the December average rate of 0.0956, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.79% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0971 was down 2.41% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0995, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 485 BOB

2011 Average 483 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 458 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 27.58 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0958

0.0928

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 0.0937, compared to 0.0947 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0937

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0947

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.0028 BOB (High: 0.0971 / Low: 0.0943). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 BOB (High: 0.0941 / Low: 0.0929).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0028

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2012: 0.0955) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0967), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0012 (-1.23%).

2012 Avg (October) 0.0955

2011 Avg (October) 0.0967

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0961	0.0934	0.0948
February	0.0951	0.0936	0.0942
March	0.0946	0.0930	0.0939
April	0.0943	0.0928	0.0935
May	0.0937	0.0922	0.0930
June	0.0942	0.0916	0.0930
July	0.0941	0.0929	0.0935
August	0.0950	0.0929	0.0943
September	0.0953	0.0938	0.0945
October	0.0971	0.0943	0.0955
November	0.0966	0.0941	0.0949
December	0.0965	0.0944	0.0956