YEARLY HIGH
1.1066 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.9995 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0271 SBD

2012 BOB to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BOB to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 1.1066. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 1, dropping to 0.9995.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1071 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0646 to the December average rate of 1.0157, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.1066 was down 3.42% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.1459, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,533 SBD
2011 Average 5,462 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 4,997 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 535.60 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.0700
1.0059
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to SBD 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 1.0361, compared to 1.0181 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0180 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0361
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0181

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0820 SBD (High: 1.1066 / Low: 1.0246). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0079 SBD (High: 1.0165 / Low: 1.0087).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0820
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0079

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0421 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0421

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 1.0646) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.1163), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0517 (-4.63%).

2012 Avg (January) 1.0646
2011 Avg (January) 1.1163

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1066 1.0246 1.0646
February 1.0312 1.0133 1.0225
March 1.0408 1.0280 1.0348
April 1.0407 1.0280 1.0344
May 1.0672 1.0326 1.0491
June 1.0350 1.0018 1.0112
July 1.0538 0.9995 1.0288
August 1.0165 1.0087 1.0121
September 1.0256 1.0105 1.0159
October 1.0350 1.0114 1.0198
November 1.0278 1.0102 1.0165
December 1.0249 1.0121 1.0157