YEARLY HIGH
2.5950 BOB
YEARLY LOW
2.5273 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.5702 BOB

2012 XCD to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the XCD to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 22, valuing the pair at 2.5950. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 11, dropping to 2.5273.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0677 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5530 to the December average rate of 2.5859, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.29% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.5950 was down 0.48% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.6074, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,975 BOB
2011 Average 12,934 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 12,637 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 338.41 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.5901
2.5497
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 2.5573, compared to 2.5830 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0257 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5573
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5830

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0677 BOB (High: 2.5950 / Low: 2.5273). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0093 BOB (High: 2.5593 / Low: 2.5500).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0677
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0093

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 0.0033 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0033

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 2.5729) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.5870), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0141 (-0.55%).

2012 Avg (July) 2.5729
2011 Avg (July) 2.5870

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.5595 2.5498 2.5530
February 2.5593 2.5497 2.5541
March 2.5594 2.5499 2.5564
April 2.5593 2.5500 2.5531
May 2.5787 2.5495 2.5580
June 2.5778 2.5499 2.5692
July 2.5950 2.5273 2.5729
August 2.5927 2.5730 2.5842
September 2.5908 2.5725 2.5826
October 2.5921 2.5733 2.5858
November 2.5932 2.5784 2.5867
December 2.5945 2.5746 2.5859