YEARLY HIGH
14.1427 XPF
YEARLY LOW
12.8738 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.3770 XPF

2012 BOB to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BOB to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 14.1427. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 12.8738.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2689 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.4284 to the December average rate of 13.0303, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 14.1427 was up 5.45% compared to the 2011 peak of 13.4116, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 70,713 XPF
2011 Average 61,586 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 64,369 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,344.66 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

13.9993
12.9423
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to XPF 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 13.3351, compared to 13.4188 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0837 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.3351
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.4188

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.7838 XPF (High: 13.8683 / Low: 13.0845). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2256 XPF (High: 13.2704 / Low: 13.0449).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.7838
October Spread (Stable) ±0.2256

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 0.4913 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4913

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 13.9112) against the same month in 2011 (average: 11.9947), the exchange rate shifted by +1.9165 (+15.98%).

2012 Avg (July) 13.9112
2011 Avg (July) 11.9947

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.6846 13.1609 13.4284
February 13.2710 12.8738 13.0898
March 13.2717 12.9637 13.1000
April 13.2763 12.9637 13.1592
May 13.8683 13.0845 13.4884
June 13.9697 13.5124 13.7449
July 14.1427 13.5300 13.9112
August 13.9773 13.5550 13.7928
September 13.5779 13.0107 13.3016
October 13.2704 13.0449 13.1660
November 13.4556 13.1563 13.3109
December 13.2243 12.8977 13.0303