YEARLY HIGH
0.0962 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.0924 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0940 XDR

2012 BOB to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BOB to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 4, valuing the pair at 0.0962. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 17, dropping to 0.0924.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0038 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0945 to the December average rate of 0.0930, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0962 was up 1.37% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0949, 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 481 XDR
2011 Average 455 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 462 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18.96 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0954
0.0927
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to XDR 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 0.0943, compared to 0.0938 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0943
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0938

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0021 XDR (High: 0.0957 / Low: 0.0936). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 XDR (High: 0.0933 / Low: 0.0924).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0021
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0015 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0015

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 0.0952) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0898), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0053 (+5.95%).

2012 Avg (June) 0.0952
2011 Avg (June) 0.0898

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0951 0.0933 0.0945
February 0.0941 0.0932 0.0936
March 0.0947 0.0935 0.0940
April 0.0945 0.0935 0.0940
May 0.0957 0.0936 0.0946
June 0.0962 0.0944 0.0952
July 0.0959 0.0940 0.0951
August 0.0954 0.0940 0.0947
September 0.0943 0.0924 0.0933
October 0.0933 0.0924 0.0929
November 0.0939 0.0930 0.0936
December 0.0935 0.0925 0.0930