2012 BGN to XAF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 BGN to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the BGN to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 2, valuing the pair at 338.2723. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 3, dropping to 333.0147.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.2576 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 335.0029 to the December average rate of 335.4027, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 338.2723 was down 3.88% compared to the 2011 peak of 351.9359, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BGN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
BGN to XAF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 334.9842, compared to 335.1602 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1760 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was August, with a trading range of 5.2576 XAF (High: 338.2723 / Low: 333.0147). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.8240 XAF (High: 336.2618 / Low: 334.4378).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween February and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.8494 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 335.1118) against the same month in 2011 (average: 335.2922), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1805 (-0.05%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 336.3109 | 333.0156 | 335.0029 |
| February | 335.9781 | 333.2007 | 334.8961 |
| March | 335.9738 | 334.0002 | 334.8997 |
| April | 336.2618 | 334.4378 | 335.0371 |
| May | 336.7515 | 334.0465 | 335.4594 |
| June | 336.8453 | 333.3530 | 334.6100 |
| July | 335.9836 | 333.4249 | 335.1087 |
| August | 338.2723 | 333.0147 | 335.1118 |
| September | 335.8986 | 333.2236 | 334.8411 |
| October | 336.1977 | 334.0284 | 335.3005 |
| November | 336.0482 | 334.1792 | 335.1964 |
| December | 336.6625 | 334.8218 | 335.4027 |