YEARLY HIGH
4.6331 THB
YEARLY LOW
4.3696 THB
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.4744 THB

2012 BOB to THB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BOB to THB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 16, valuing the pair at 4.6331. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 4.3696.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2634 THB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.5755 to the December average rate of 4.3839, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 4.6331 was up 0.34% compared to the 2011 peak of 4.6172, 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 23,165 THB
2011 Average 21,876 THB
Yearly Trough Low 21,848 THB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,317.24 THB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

4.5947
4.3647
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to THB 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 4.5086, compared to 4.4402 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0684 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.5086
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.4402

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.1546 THB (High: 4.6331 / Low: 4.4785). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0234 THB (High: 4.4053 / Low: 4.3818).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1546
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0234

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1210 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1210

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 4.5755) against the same month in 2011 (average: 4.3713), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2042 (+4.67%).

2012 Avg (January) 4.5755
2011 Avg (January) 4.3713

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.6331 4.4785 4.5755
February 4.4962 4.3861 4.4545
March 4.4767 4.4224 4.4478
April 4.5072 4.4514 4.4779
May 4.6000 4.4620 4.5321
June 4.6268 4.5086 4.5639
July 4.5842 4.4955 4.5347
August 4.5286 4.4653 4.4993
September 4.4842 4.4073 4.4384
October 4.4065 4.3796 4.3915
November 4.4053 4.3818 4.3931
December 4.3993 4.3696 4.3839