YEARLY HIGH
1442.2425 XAF
YEARLY LOW
1297.3603 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1354.7804 XAF

2012 BHD to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BHD to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 1442.2425. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 1297.3603.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 144.8822 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1350.1879 to the December average rate of 1327.1872, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1442.2425 was up 7.01% compared to the 2011 peak of 1347.7182, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,211,213 XAF
2011 Average 6,312,236 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 6,486,802 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 724,411.13 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1425.3134
1307.3252
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BHD 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 1343.5433, compared to 1366.0174 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 22.4741 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1343.5433
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1366.0174

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 89.7552 XAF (High: 1407.0376 / Low: 1317.2824). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 20.3471 XAF (High: 1350.3302 / Low: 1329.9831).

May Spread (Volatile) ±89.7552
October Spread (Stable) ±20.3471

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 52.1863 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -52.1863

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 1415.4810) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1220.4376), the exchange rate shifted by +195.0434 (+15.98%).

2012 Avg (July) 1415.4810
2011 Avg (July) 1220.4376

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1375.2607 1321.7192 1350.1879
February 1334.3576 1297.3603 1317.1576
March 1335.6203 1306.7650 1319.0584
April 1333.4974 1306.7650 1323.5666
May 1407.0376 1317.2824 1361.1327
June 1407.7813 1371.1012 1390.1568
July 1442.2425 1382.0846 1415.4810
August 1428.3671 1383.0139 1404.1325
September 1384.7461 1325.7391 1351.9462
October 1350.3302 1329.9831 1341.1528
November 1369.5943 1339.6222 1356.2049
December 1345.9945 1313.5404 1327.1872