2012 BBD to CDF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

466.5072 CDF

YEARLY LOW

452.3897 CDF

YEARLY AVERAGE

459.9491 CDF

2012 BBD to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BBD to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 6, valuing the pair at 466.5072. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 452.3897.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.1175 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 455.8097 to the December average rate of 462.7663, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.53% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 466.5072 was up 1.02% compared to the 2011 peak of 461.7881, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,332,536 CDF

2011 Average 2,278,691 CDF

Yearly Trough Low 2,261,949 CDF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 70,587.40 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

463.9495

455.0698

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD to CDF 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 457.6267, compared to 462.2716 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.6449 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 457.6267

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 462.2716

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 11.6205 CDF (High: 464.0704 / Low: 452.4499). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6573 CDF (High: 463.1202 / Low: 461.4629).

February Spread (Volatile) ±11.6205

October Spread (Stable) ±1.6573

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.4432 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4432

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 462.7663) against the same month in 2011 (average: 452.2907), the exchange rate shifted by +10.4756 (+2.32%).

2012 Avg (December) 462.7663

2011 Avg (December) 452.2907

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	463.2382	452.3897	455.8097
February	464.0704	452.4499	457.7504
March	462.4825	454.5709	458.1285
April	462.7524	455.3245	457.9325
May	462.8392	454.4175	457.8483
June	464.6227	454.8228	458.2906
July	463.1852	457.1522	460.9631
August	463.0589	460.5927	462.1409
September	463.2430	461.0961	462.0847
October	463.1202	461.4629	462.4649
November	466.2328	461.6997	463.2095
December	466.5072	459.4925	462.7663