2012 BDT to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

6.6347 XAF

YEARLY LOW

5.8770 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

6.2319 XAF

2012 BDT to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BDT to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 6.6347. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 8, dropping to 5.8770.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7577 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.1079 to the December average rate of 6.1934, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.40% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 6.6347 was down 6.89% compared to the 2011 peak of 7.1261, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 33,174 XAF

2011 Average 32,108 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 29,385 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,788.47 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

6.5669

5.9117

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT 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 6.1451, compared to 6.3187 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1736 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.1451

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.3187

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.4093 XAF (High: 6.4594 / Low: 6.0501). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0931 XAF (High: 6.2602 / Low: 6.1672).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.4093

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0931

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 0.2523 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2523

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 6.5123) against the same month in 2011 (average: 6.1620), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3504 (+5.69%).

2012 Avg (July) 6.5123

2011 Avg (July) 6.1620

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	6.2785	5.8926	6.1079
February	6.0654	5.8770	5.9663
March	6.1356	6.0082	6.0685
April	6.1294	6.0082	6.0857
May	6.4594	6.0501	6.2553
June	6.4603	6.3177	6.3871
July	6.6347	6.3453	6.5123
August	6.5515	6.3687	6.4861
September	6.3926	6.1038	6.2339
October	6.2602	6.1672	6.2102
November	6.3534	6.2101	6.2765
December	6.2646	6.1403	6.1934