2012 USD to BOB Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 USD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |