YEARLY HIGH
0.1323 BOB
YEARLY LOW
0.0984 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1108 BOB

2012 SYP to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SYP to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.1323. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 6, dropping to 0.0984.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0340 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1271 to the December average rate of 0.0984, the exchange rate registered a net change of -22.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1323 was down 12.18% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1507, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 662 BOB
2011 Average 726 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 492 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 169.81 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

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0.0955
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SYP 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 0.1185, compared to 0.1031 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0155 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1185
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1031

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0125 BOB (High: 0.1323 / Low: 0.1198). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 BOB (High: 0.0985 / Low: 0.0984).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0125
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0070 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0070

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.1271) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1494), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0223 (-14.92%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.1271
2011 Avg (January) 0.1494

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1323 0.1198 0.1271
February 0.1204 0.1198 0.1201
March 0.1205 0.1200 0.1202
April 0.1204 0.1198 0.1201
May 0.1204 0.1081 0.1149
June 0.1092 0.1077 0.1087
July 0.1092 0.1069 0.1082
August 0.1071 0.1047 0.1064
September 0.1049 0.1027 0.1040
October 0.1025 0.1009 0.1019
November 0.1008 0.0984 0.0994
December 0.0985 0.0984 0.0984