YEARLY HIGH
337.9635 XOF
YEARLY LOW
333.2503 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
335.1709 XOF

2012 BGN to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BGN to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 2, valuing the pair at 337.9635. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 3, dropping to 333.2503.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.7132 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 335.0373 to the December average rate of 335.4294, 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 337.9635 was down 0.54% compared to the 2011 peak of 339.7955, 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 1,689,818 XOF
2011 Average 1,677,062 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 1,666,252 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 23,565.83 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

335.5071
334.5753
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN 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 335.0953, compared to 335.2466 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1513 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 335.0953
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 335.2466

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was August, with a trading range of 4.7132 XOF (High: 337.9635 / Low: 333.2503). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4247 XOF (High: 336.0184 / Low: 334.5938).

August Spread (Volatile) ±4.7132
April Spread (Stable) ±1.4247

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.7042 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7042

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 335.2360) against the same month in 2011 (average: 335.5309), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2949 (-0.09%).

2012 Avg (August) 335.2360
2011 Avg (August) 335.5309

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 336.3362 333.9223 335.0373
February 336.3223 333.7215 335.2107
March 336.0334 334.1810 335.0609
April 336.0184 334.5938 335.2526
May 336.4959 334.1557 335.3572
June 336.6282 333.4614 334.6530
July 336.0415 333.5672 335.0993
August 337.9635 333.2503 335.2360
September 336.6751 333.7974 335.0371
October 336.3171 334.4230 335.3655
November 336.5495 334.3074 335.3121
December 336.7669 334.7537 335.4294