YEARLY HIGH
0.9190 BOB
YEARLY LOW
0.7819 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8475 BOB

2012 NAD to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the NAD to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 2, valuing the pair at 0.9190. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 22, dropping to 0.7819.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1371 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8604 to the December average rate of 0.8098, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.9190 was down 13.76% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.0657, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,595 BOB
2011 Average 4,828 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 3,910 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 685.54 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.9197
0.7832
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NAD 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 0.8707, compared to 0.8242 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0465 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8707
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8242

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0742 BOB (High: 0.8907 / Low: 0.8166). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0229 BOB (High: 0.8534 / Low: 0.8304).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0742
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0229

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0352 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0352

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 0.9084) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.0113), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1030 (-10.18%).

2012 Avg (March) 0.9084
2011 Avg (March) 1.0113

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8868 0.8430 0.8604
February 0.9111 0.8872 0.9002
March 0.9190 0.8920 0.9084
April 0.9062 0.8615 0.8812
May 0.8907 0.8166 0.8481
June 0.8496 0.8093 0.8261
July 0.8621 0.8209 0.8456
August 0.8629 0.8247 0.8445
September 0.8534 0.8304 0.8429
October 0.8385 0.7908 0.8078
November 0.8085 0.7819 0.7945
December 0.8263 0.7896 0.8098