2012 MDL to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5915 BOB

YEARLY LOW

0.5561 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5741 BOB

2012 MDL to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MDL to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.5915. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 25, dropping to 0.5561.

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 0.5849 to the December average rate of 0.5739, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.5915 was down 5.25% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.6243, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,957 BOB

2011 Average 2,976 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 2,780 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 176.96 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.5889

0.5567

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MDL 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 0.5821, compared to 0.5662 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0159 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5821

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5662

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0172 BOB (High: 0.5733 / Low: 0.5561). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0044 BOB (High: 0.5854 / Low: 0.5810).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0172

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0044

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0097 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0097

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.5849) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.5740), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0109 (+1.89%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.5849

2011 Avg (January) 0.5740

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5915	0.5790	0.5849
February	0.5892	0.5744	0.5830
March	0.5854	0.5810	0.5832
April	0.5899	0.5825	0.5862
May	0.5899	0.5757	0.5822
June	0.5785	0.5654	0.5730
July	0.5733	0.5561	0.5633
August	0.5642	0.5564	0.5594
September	0.5658	0.5605	0.5630
October	0.5772	0.5629	0.5708
November	0.5685	0.5635	0.5665
December	0.5808	0.5659	0.5739