2012 BBD to XOF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

271.6375 XOF

YEARLY LOW

244.7080 XOF

YEARLY AVERAGE

255.2628 XOF

2012 BBD to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BBD to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 271.6375. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 244.7080.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 26.9295 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 254.2020 to the December average rate of 250.1658, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 271.6375 was up 7.04% compared to the 2011 peak of 253.7819, 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 1,358,187 XOF

2011 Average 1,179,475 XOF

Yearly Trough Low 1,223,540 XOF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 134,647.28 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

268.5783

246.3270

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 253.0054, compared to 257.5203 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.5149 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 253.0054

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 257.5203

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 16.9898 XOF (High: 264.5924 / Low: 247.6027). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.7372 XOF (High: 254.4992 / Low: 250.7620).

May Spread (Volatile) ±16.9898

October Spread (Stable) ±3.7372

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 9.7076 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -9.7076

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 266.7240) against the same month in 2011 (average: 229.5188), the exchange rate shifted by +37.2052 (+16.21%).

2012 Avg (July) 266.7240

2011 Avg (July) 229.5188

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	258.8913	249.1041	254.2020
February	251.5955	244.7080	248.1813
March	251.2574	245.8581	248.4322
April	251.2881	245.8581	249.3248
May	264.5924	247.6027	256.1521
June	265.0990	258.7097	261.7399
July	271.6375	259.7536	266.7240
August	269.0100	260.6417	264.6924
September	260.9475	249.9233	254.9849
October	254.4992	250.7620	252.8336
November	258.3063	252.3688	255.7210
December	253.7773	247.5874	250.1658