2012 XDR to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

10.8212 BOB

YEARLY LOW

10.3947 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

10.6337 BOB

2012 XDR to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the XDR to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 17, valuing the pair at 10.8212. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 4, dropping to 10.3947.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4265 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.5818 to the December average rate of 10.7483, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 10.8212 was down 4.88% compared to the 2011 peak of 11.3766, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 54,106 BOB

2011 Average 55,007 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 51,973 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,132.37 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

10.7875

10.4813

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 10.6024, compared to 10.6650 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0627 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.6024

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.6650

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.2318 BOB (High: 10.6818 / Low: 10.4500). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0957 BOB (High: 10.8178 / Low: 10.7221).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.2318

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0957

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0731 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0731

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2012: 10.7237) against the same month in 2011 (average: 10.9508), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2271 (-2.07%).

2012 Avg (September) 10.7237

2011 Avg (September) 10.9508

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	10.7209	10.5147	10.5818
February	10.7287	10.6315	10.6798
March	10.6923	10.5641	10.6361
April	10.6923	10.5795	10.6365
May	10.6818	10.4500	10.5732
June	10.5975	10.3947	10.5068
July	10.6425	10.4270	10.5100
August	10.6335	10.4768	10.5574
September	10.8212	10.6038	10.7237
October	10.8178	10.7221	10.7620
November	10.7517	10.6502	10.6889
December	10.8072	10.6932	10.7483