YEARLY HIGH
337.0140 XOF
YEARLY LOW
333.3910 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
335.1603 XOF

2012 BAM to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BAM to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 14, valuing the pair at 337.0140. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 6, dropping to 333.3910.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.6230 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 335.0507 to the December average rate of 335.1688, 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 337.0140 was down 0.51% compared to the 2011 peak of 338.7444, 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 1,685,070 XOF
2011 Average 1,675,838 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 1,666,955 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,114.99 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

335.3469
334.8540
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to XOF 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 335.1412, compared to 335.1795 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0383 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 335.1412
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 335.1795

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 2.9681 XOF (High: 337.0140 / Low: 334.0459). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6949 XOF (High: 335.5686 / Low: 334.8737).

September Spread (Volatile) ±2.9681
December Spread (Stable) ±0.6949

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.3566 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3566

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2012: 335.2386) against the same month in 2011 (average: 333.6007), the exchange rate shifted by +1.6379 (+0.49%).

2012 Avg (September) 335.2386
2011 Avg (September) 333.6007

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 336.1126 334.2618 335.0507
February 336.2276 334.5785 335.3059
March 336.0289 334.7264 335.1952
April 336.3042 333.6715 335.2517
May 336.3465 333.3910 334.8951
June 336.5323 334.0999 335.1485
July 335.6631 334.2212 334.9998
August 336.1986 334.6996 335.2066
September 337.0140 334.0459 335.2386
October 335.7494 334.8662 335.2237
November 336.2060 334.4378 335.2394
December 335.5686 334.8737 335.1688