YEARLY HIGH
543.7687 XAF
YEARLY LOW
488.3913 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
510.3773 XAF

2012 BMD to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BMD to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 543.7687. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 488.3913.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 55.3774 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 508.3531 to the December average rate of 500.2912, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 543.7687 was up 7.16% compared to the 2011 peak of 507.4361, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,718,844 XAF
2011 Average 2,376,552 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 2,441,956 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 276,887.07 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

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BMD 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 505.8458, compared to 514.9088 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 9.0630 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 505.8458
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 514.9088

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 33.7445 XAF (High: 529.7145 / Low: 495.9700). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.5447 XAF (High: 508.9975 / Low: 501.4528).

May Spread (Volatile) Âą33.7445
October Spread (Stable) Âą7.5447

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 19.5127 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -19.5127

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 533.4632) against the same month in 2011 (average: 459.4872), the exchange rate shifted by +73.9760 (+16.10%).

2012 Avg (July) 533.4632
2011 Avg (July) 459.4872

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Month High Low Average
January 517.8063 497.6009 508.3531
February 502.4056 488.3913 495.8962
March 502.7943 491.9709 496.6249
April 501.9951 491.9709 498.3281
May 529.7145 495.9700 512.4599
June 529.9593 516.2882 523.4126
July 543.7687 519.5256 533.4632
August 538.5115 521.3603 529.1879
September 522.0562 499.7168 509.6752
October 508.9975 501.4528 505.5693
November 516.3507 505.0677 511.2657
December 507.4749 495.2021 500.2912