2012 LTL to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.6888 BOB

YEARLY LOW

2.4454 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.5857 BOB

2012 LTL to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LTL to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 2.6888. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 2.4454.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2434 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5763 to the December average rate of 2.6546, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.6888 was down 11.01% compared to the 2011 peak of 3.0216, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,444 BOB

2011 Average 14,047 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 12,227 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,216.86 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.6717

2.4663

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LTL 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 2.5937, compared to 2.5777 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0160 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5937

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5777

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.1425 BOB (High: 2.6388 / Low: 2.4963). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0497 BOB (High: 2.6539 / Low: 2.6042).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1425

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0497

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 0.0651 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0651

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 2.6546) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.6309), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0236 (+0.90%).

2012 Avg (December) 2.6546

2011 Avg (December) 2.6309

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.6339	2.5253	2.5763
February	2.6864	2.6047	2.6409
March	2.6707	2.6044	2.6397
April	2.6686	2.6024	2.6274
May	2.6388	2.4963	2.5623
June	2.5520	2.4794	2.5156
July	2.5540	2.4454	2.4834
August	2.5457	2.4802	2.5064
September	2.6526	2.5407	2.5997
October	2.6539	2.6042	2.6257
November	2.6286	2.5725	2.5964
December	2.6888	2.6133	2.6546