YEARLY HIGH
237.8635 SOS
YEARLY LOW
229.6616 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
233.5306 SOS

2012 BOB to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BOB to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 237.8635. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 229.6616.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.2019 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 236.2844 to the December average rate of 230.8545, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 237.8635 was down 0.12% compared to the 2011 peak of 238.1515, 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 1,189,317 SOS
2011 Average 1,158,551 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 1,148,308 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 41,009.51 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

236.8273
230.3115
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to SOS 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 235.1264, compared to 231.9347 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.1917 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 235.1264
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 231.9347

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was June, with a trading range of 6.1095 SOS (High: 235.9204 / Low: 229.8110). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6130 SOS (High: 231.2213 / Low: 230.6083).

June Spread (Volatile) ±6.1095
November Spread (Stable) ±0.6130

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.2866 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2866

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 236.2844) against the same month in 2011 (average: 229.1994), the exchange rate shifted by +7.0849 (+3.09%).

2012 Avg (January) 236.2844
2011 Avg (January) 229.1994

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 237.8635 235.0581 236.2844
February 236.6102 233.5259 235.6738
March 236.4885 234.5181 235.5258
April 236.6203 234.0570 235.5823
May 236.4104 232.0907 234.2958
June 235.9204 229.8110 233.3966
July 233.3473 232.1578 232.5775
August 234.0410 231.9834 232.6543
September 232.9783 232.1732 232.6109
October 232.9677 230.6257 231.9427
November 231.2213 230.6083 230.9687
December 231.6142 229.6616 230.8545