2012 SCR to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5412 BOB

YEARLY LOW

0.4655 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5067 BOB

2012 SCR to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SCR to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 10, valuing the pair at 0.5412. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 23, dropping to 0.4655.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0757 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4967 to the December average rate of 0.5337, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.5412 was down 6.93% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.5815, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,706 BOB

2011 Average 2,800 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 2,327 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 378.68 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.5419

0.4743

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 0.4898, compared to 0.5237 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0339 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4898

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5237

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was August, with a trading range of 0.0413 BOB (High: 0.5381 / Low: 0.4968). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0052 BOB (High: 0.5359 / Low: 0.5307).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0413

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0052

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0085 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0085

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2012: 0.5363) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.5645), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0282 (-4.99%).

2012 Avg (September) 0.5363

2011 Avg (September) 0.5645

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5167	0.4848	0.4967
February	0.4987	0.4823	0.4923
March	0.5041	0.4838	0.4897
April	0.4996	0.4801	0.4915
May	0.4976	0.4767	0.4886
June	0.4881	0.4731	0.4800
July	0.4971	0.4655	0.4799
August	0.5381	0.4968	0.5267
September	0.5412	0.5321	0.5363
October	0.5371	0.5287	0.5331
November	0.5358	0.5304	0.5323
December	0.5359	0.5307	0.5337