2012 SAR to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.8690 BOB

YEARLY LOW

1.8353 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.8515 BOB

2012 SAR to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SAR to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 6, valuing the pair at 1.8690. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 12, dropping to 1.8353.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0337 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8384 to the December average rate of 1.8630, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.8690 was down 0.24% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.8734, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,345 BOB

2011 Average 9,290 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 9,177 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 168.55 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.8662

1.8354

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 1.8410, compared to 1.8620 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0209 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8410

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8620

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0219 BOB (High: 1.8684 / Low: 1.8465). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0070 BOB (High: 1.8424 / Low: 1.8353).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0219

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0070

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0024 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0024

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 1.8630) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.8385), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0245 (+1.33%).

2012 Avg (December) 1.8630

2011 Avg (December) 1.8385

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.8434	1.8356	1.8384
February	1.8428	1.8355	1.8388
March	1.8433	1.8357	1.8404
April	1.8424	1.8353	1.8380
May	1.8563	1.8355	1.8417
June	1.8559	1.8355	1.8490
July	1.8684	1.8465	1.8598
August	1.8678	1.8537	1.8619
September	1.8667	1.8529	1.8605
October	1.8676	1.8537	1.8630
November	1.8678	1.8575	1.8636
December	1.8690	1.8556	1.8630