2012 VEF to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.6332 BOB

YEARLY LOW

1.6016 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.6172 BOB

2012 VEF to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the VEF to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 6, valuing the pair at 1.6332. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 22, dropping to 1.6016.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0316 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6054 to the December average rate of 1.6275, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.6332 was down 0.17% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.6359, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,166 BOB

2011 Average 8,109 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 8,008 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 157.85 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.6303

1.6028

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF 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 1.6077, compared to 1.6266 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0189 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6077

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6266

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was June, with a trading range of 0.0195 BOB (High: 1.6213 / Low: 1.6019). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0073 BOB (High: 1.6101 / Low: 1.6028).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0195

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0073

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 0.0021 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0021

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 1.6275) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.6053), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0223 (+1.39%).

2012 Avg (December) 1.6275

2011 Avg (December) 1.6053

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.6104	1.6020	1.6054
February	1.6098	1.6024	1.6057
March	1.6101	1.6028	1.6072
April	1.6095	1.6016	1.6051
May	1.6214	1.6023	1.6084
June	1.6213	1.6019	1.6147
July	1.6315	1.6124	1.6245
August	1.6322	1.6187	1.6266
September	1.6298	1.6182	1.6254
October	1.6318	1.6197	1.6275
November	1.6310	1.6221	1.6280
December	1.6332	1.6203	1.6275