YEARLY HIGH
285.5153 XAF
YEARLY LOW
248.2387 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
261.1437 XAF

2012 BZD to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BZD to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 285.5153. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 248.2387.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 37.2766 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 256.3263 to the December average rate of 251.3937, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.92% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 285.5153 was up 11.87% compared to the 2011 peak of 255.2140, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,427,576 XAF
2011 Average 1,194,475 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 1,241,193 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 186,383.08 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

281.2493
248.6795
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BZD 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 257.6623, compared to 264.6251 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.9628 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 257.6623
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 264.6251

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 21.2534 XAF (High: 285.5153 / Low: 264.2619). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.8861 XAF (High: 254.4792 / Low: 249.5931).

July Spread (Volatile) ±21.2534
February Spread (Stable) ±4.8861

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 12.4653 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -12.4653

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 278.5352) against the same month in 2011 (average: 230.9249), the exchange rate shifted by +47.6103 (+20.62%).

2012 Avg (July) 278.5352
2011 Avg (July) 230.9249

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 262.2800 252.0455 256.3263
February 254.4792 249.5931 251.9497
March 256.9538 250.3669 253.5965
April 256.5454 250.3669 254.3151
May 270.7114 253.4662 261.9520
June 270.8365 264.6953 267.8339
July 285.5153 264.2619 278.5352
August 282.6181 267.7538 278.2226
September 275.8951 255.7483 265.7573
October 268.9629 250.7769 257.0181
November 260.2875 253.5345 256.8236
December 256.3686 248.2387 251.3937