2012 BWP to XOF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 BWP to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the BWP to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 6, valuing the pair at 70.0293. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 3, dropping to 63.1900.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.8393 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 68.2090 to the December average rate of 63.7287, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 70.0293 was down 8.72% compared to the 2011 peak of 76.7159, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BWP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
BWP to XOF 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 67.6872, compared to 66.0886 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.5986 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was August, with a trading range of 2.9002 XOF (High: 69.9275 / Low: 67.0272). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1353 XOF (High: 64.3253 / Low: 63.1900).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 2.1356 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 68.5607) against the same month in 2011 (average: 70.9309), the exchange rate shifted by -2.3703 (-3.34%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68.9210 | 67.3818 | 68.2090 |
| February | 70.0293 | 67.6535 | 68.5607 |
| March | 69.4752 | 67.2572 | 68.4686 |
| April | 67.7532 | 66.3492 | 67.0543 |
| May | 67.6567 | 66.2702 | 66.9344 |
| June | 67.7515 | 66.4236 | 66.8963 |
| July | 69.6339 | 67.3839 | 68.9723 |
| August | 69.9275 | 67.0272 | 68.5979 |
| September | 67.3223 | 65.5265 | 66.5392 |
| October | 66.1153 | 63.3421 | 64.4036 |
| November | 65.2035 | 63.3688 | 64.2898 |
| December | 64.3253 | 63.1900 | 63.7287 |