YEARLY HIGH
336.7069 XAF
YEARLY LOW
333.5719 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
335.0612 XAF

2012 BAM to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BAM to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 10, valuing the pair at 336.7069. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 6, dropping to 333.5719.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.1350 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 335.0158 to the December average rate of 335.1421, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 336.7069 was down 4.18% compared to the 2011 peak of 351.3817, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,683,535 XAF
2011 Average 1,688,258 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 1,667,860 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,675.03 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

335.1755
334.9738
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to XAF 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 335.0296, compared to 335.0929 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0633 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 335.0296
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 335.0929

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 2.2560 XAF (High: 335.8280 / Low: 333.5719). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2376 XAF (High: 335.1786 / Low: 334.9411).

May Spread (Volatile) ±2.2560
March Spread (Stable) ±0.2376

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0962 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0962

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 335.1053) against the same month in 2011 (average: 335.2235), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1182 (-0.04%).

2012 Avg (June) 335.1053
2011 Avg (June) 335.2235

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 335.1080 334.8445 335.0158
February 335.6367 334.5773 334.9906
March 335.1786 334.9411 335.0337
April 335.4230 334.6430 335.0357
May 335.8280 333.5719 334.9965
June 336.7069 334.7423 335.1053
July 335.5289 334.3176 335.0091
August 335.9609 334.7579 335.0819
September 335.9843 334.5385 335.0418
October 335.4557 334.8064 335.1586
November 335.7053 334.7610 335.1238
December 335.6361 334.8622 335.1421