YEARLY HIGH
0.0651 XAF
YEARLY LOW
0.0577 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0611 XAF

2012 BYR to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BYR to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 0.0651. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 0.0577.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0073 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0606 to the December average rate of 0.0583, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0651 was down 61.33% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1683, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 325 XAF
2011 Average 612 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 289 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 36.69 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0643
0.0577
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BYR to XAF 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 0.0615, compared to 0.0607 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0615
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0607

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0028 XAF (High: 0.0651 / Low: 0.0623). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 XAF (High: 0.0597 / Low: 0.0586).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0028
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

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 0.0031 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0031

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 0.0637) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1147), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0510 (-44.44%).

2012 Avg (July) 0.0637
2011 Avg (July) 0.1147

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0614 0.0596 0.0606
February 0.0607 0.0591 0.0599
March 0.0620 0.0604 0.0612
April 0.0624 0.0610 0.0618
May 0.0634 0.0616 0.0627
June 0.0635 0.0623 0.0629
July 0.0651 0.0623 0.0637
August 0.0645 0.0618 0.0634
September 0.0618 0.0592 0.0603
October 0.0597 0.0586 0.0591
November 0.0603 0.0589 0.0597
December 0.0589 0.0577 0.0583