YEARLY HIGH
7.4397 BOB
YEARLY LOW
6.6924 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.1923 BOB

2012 AUD to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the AUD to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 8, valuing the pair at 7.4397. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 4, dropping to 6.6924.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7473 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.1715 to the December average rate of 7.3066, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 7.4397 was down 3.80% compared to the 2011 peak of 7.7339, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 37,199 BOB
2011 Average 35,992 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 33,462 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,736.57 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

7.4405
6.8399
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD 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 7.1305, compared to 7.2541 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1235 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.1305
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.2541

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was June, with a trading range of 0.4222 BOB (High: 7.1146 / Low: 6.6924). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0919 BOB (High: 7.3072 / Low: 7.2153).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.4222
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0919

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.2492 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2492

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 7.3904) against the same month in 2011 (average: 7.0685), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3220 (+4.56%).

2012 Avg (February) 7.3904
2011 Avg (February) 7.0685

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.3465 7.0151 7.1715
February 7.4397 7.3221 7.3904
March 7.4309 7.1447 7.2757
April 7.2003 7.0677 7.1392
May 7.1260 6.7289 6.8900
June 7.1146 6.6924 6.9165
July 7.3298 7.0506 7.1887
August 7.3895 7.2124 7.3145
September 7.3738 7.1043 7.2585
October 7.2614 7.0895 7.1889
November 7.3072 7.2153 7.2673
December 7.3762 7.2345 7.3066