YEARLY HIGH
70.0293 XOF
YEARLY LOW
63.1900 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
66.8879 XOF

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 350,146 XOF
2011 Average 344,516 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 315,950 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 34,196.40 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

69.4967
63.2043
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 67.6872
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 66.0886

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

August Spread (Volatile) ±2.9002
December Spread (Stable) ±1.1353

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No 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.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.1356

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2012 Avg (February) 68.5607
2011 Avg (February) 70.9309

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