YEARLY HIGH
430.4744 XOF
YEARLY LOW
389.8627 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
408.7209 XOF

2012 BND to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BND to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 430.4744. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 25, dropping to 389.8627.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 40.6117 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 397.3218 to the December average rate of 410.0074, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 430.4744 was up 10.02% compared to the 2011 peak of 391.2645, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,152,372 XOF
2011 Average 1,876,675 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 1,949,313 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 203,058.31 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

427.1861
391.9321
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BND 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 400.3032, compared to 417.1387 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 16.8355 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 400.3032
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 417.1387

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 19.7883 XOF (High: 430.4744 / Low: 410.6860). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.2517 XOF (High: 412.7300 / Low: 407.4783).

July Spread (Volatile) ±19.7883
June Spread (Stable) ±5.2517

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, 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 9.9212 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -9.9212

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 422.9946) against the same month in 2011 (average: 377.2532), the exchange rate shifted by +45.7414 (+12.12%).

2012 Avg (July) 422.9946
2011 Avg (July) 377.2532

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 401.0279 390.1804 397.3218
February 402.4949 389.8627 395.7845
March 399.1047 391.1040 394.8700
April 402.1762 391.1040 398.6829
May 410.9162 400.6016 405.6494
June 412.7300 407.4783 409.5105
July 430.4744 410.6860 422.9946
August 429.7713 416.9066 424.2483
September 418.5121 408.3881 414.3271
October 416.2697 410.7322 413.2480
November 422.4217 413.6650 418.0067
December 415.9287 405.4183 410.0074