YEARLY HIGH
338.2723 XAF
YEARLY LOW
333.0147 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
335.0722 XAF

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,691,361 XAF
2011 Average 1,689,490 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 1,665,073 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 26,287.96 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

335.5443
334.5251
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 334.9842
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 335.1602

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

August Spread (Volatile) ±5.2576
April Spread (Stable) ±1.8240

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8494

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2012 Avg (August) 335.1118
2011 Avg (August) 335.2922

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