YEARLY HIGH
7.0112 BOB
YEARLY LOW
6.8827 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.9435 BOB

2012 USD to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the USD to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 22, valuing the pair at 7.0112. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 12, dropping to 6.8827.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1284 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.8941 to the December average rate of 6.9869, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 7.0112 was down 0.21% compared to the 2011 peak of 7.0256, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 35,056 BOB
2011 Average 34,839 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 34,414 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 642.25 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

6.9987
6.8832
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

USD 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 6.9042, compared to 6.9827 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0785 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.9042
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.9827

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0865 BOB (High: 7.0112 / Low: 6.9247). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0267 BOB (High: 6.9095 / Low: 6.8827).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0865
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0267

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0091 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0091

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 6.9749) against the same month in 2011 (average: 6.9644), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0104 (+0.15%).

2012 Avg (July) 6.9749
2011 Avg (July) 6.9644

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.9132 6.8840 6.8941
February 6.9107 6.8836 6.8957
March 6.9129 6.8844 6.9019
April 6.9095 6.8827 6.8928
May 6.9612 6.8832 6.9068
June 6.9601 6.8833 6.9340
July 7.0112 6.9247 6.9749
August 7.0052 6.9509 6.9817
September 6.9998 6.9500 6.9774
October 7.0036 6.9521 6.9864
November 7.0063 6.9665 6.9890
December 7.0098 6.9563 6.9869