2012 BTN to XOF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

10.5308 XOF

YEARLY LOW

9.0236 XOF

YEARLY AVERAGE

9.7042 XOF

2012 BTN to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BTN to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 22, valuing the pair at 10.5308. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 22, dropping to 9.0236.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5072 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.9328 to the December average rate of 9.1538, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.84% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 10.5308 was down 5.96% compared to the 2011 peak of 11.1981, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 52,654 XOF

2011 Average 50,662 XOF

Yearly Trough Low 45,118 XOF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,535.99 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

10.4064

9.0400

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN 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 9.7174, compared to 9.6911 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0263 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.7174

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.6911

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 1.0706 XOF (High: 10.5308 / Low: 9.4602). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2754 XOF (High: 9.5292 / Low: 9.2538).

July Spread (Volatile) ±1.0706

May Spread (Stable) ±0.2754

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 0.4627 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4627

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 9.9920) against the same month in 2011 (average: 10.3401), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3481 (-3.37%).

2012 Avg (July) 9.9920

2011 Avg (July) 10.3401

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	10.1395	9.4577	9.9328
February	10.2546	9.7963	10.0774
March	10.0659	9.6177	9.8699
April	9.8386	9.4203	9.6486
May	9.5292	9.2538	9.4224
June	9.5202	9.1432	9.3533
July	10.5308	9.4602	9.9920
August	10.4360	10.1284	10.2925
September	10.1669	9.2991	9.8298
October	10.1572	9.3518	9.5475
November	9.4906	9.0705	9.3309
December	9.3261	9.0236	9.1538