2012 BIF to XOF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4023 XOF

YEARLY LOW

0.3215 XOF

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3648 XOF

2012 BIF to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BIF to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 16, valuing the pair at 0.4023. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 0.3215.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0808 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3915 to the December average rate of 0.3283, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.4023 was down 9.86% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.4463, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,012 XOF

2011 Average 1,953 XOF

Yearly Trough Low 1,607 XOF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 404.23 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.3979

0.3219

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF 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 0.3793, compared to 0.3504 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0289 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3793

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3504

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was April, with a trading range of 0.0326 XOF (High: 0.3917 / Low: 0.3592). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0089 XOF (High: 0.3469 / Low: 0.3380).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0326

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0089

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0164 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0164

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.3915) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.4329), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0413 (-9.55%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.3915

2011 Avg (January) 0.4329

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4023	0.3838	0.3915
February	0.3878	0.3758	0.3817
March	0.3887	0.3788	0.3828
April	0.3917	0.3592	0.3792
May	0.3776	0.3599	0.3681
June	0.3790	0.3665	0.3725
July	0.3817	0.3659	0.3737
August	0.3716	0.3617	0.3668
September	0.3624	0.3402	0.3504
October	0.3469	0.3380	0.3409
November	0.3499	0.3320	0.3420
December	0.3375	0.3215	0.3283