2012 BOB to XAF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 BOB to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the BOB to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 77.8076. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 70.6954.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.1123 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 73.7372 to the December average rate of 71.6040, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 77.8076 was up 5.51% compared to the 2011 peak of 73.7472, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BOB based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
BOB to XAF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 73.2641, compared to 73.7412 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4772 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 4.1187 XAF (High: 76.1613 / Low: 72.0427). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1938 XAF (High: 72.9174 / Low: 71.7236).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 2.7497 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 76.4838) against the same month in 2011 (average: 65.9815), the exchange rate shifted by +10.5023 (+15.92%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75.2176 | 72.2680 | 73.7372 |
| February | 72.8459 | 70.6954 | 71.9142 |
| March | 72.9022 | 71.2026 | 71.9544 |
| April | 72.8408 | 71.2026 | 72.2968 |
| May | 76.1613 | 72.0427 | 74.1950 |
| June | 76.5828 | 74.4312 | 75.4867 |
| July | 77.8076 | 74.3919 | 76.4838 |
| August | 76.8729 | 74.6443 | 75.7960 |
| September | 74.7045 | 71.5826 | 73.0463 |
| October | 72.9174 | 71.7236 | 72.3647 |
| November | 73.8273 | 72.2811 | 73.1524 |
| December | 72.6726 | 70.8495 | 71.6040 |