YEARLY HIGH
285.2560 XOF
YEARLY LOW
248.2231 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
261.2195 XOF

2012 BZD to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BZD to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 285.2560. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 248.2231.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 37.0329 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 256.3524 to the December average rate of 251.4138, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 285.2560 was up 11.93% compared to the 2011 peak of 254.8492, 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 1,426,280 XOF
2011 Average 1,185,621 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 1,241,116 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 185,164.71 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

281.2393
248.7024
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BZD 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 257.7463, compared to 264.6927 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.9464 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 257.7463
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 264.6927

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 21.0036 XOF (High: 285.2560 / Low: 264.2525). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.8894 XOF (High: 254.8770 / Low: 249.9876).

July Spread (Volatile) ±21.0036
February Spread (Stable) ±4.8894

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 12.4207 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -12.4207

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 278.5279) against the same month in 2011 (average: 230.6985), the exchange rate shifted by +47.8294 (+20.73%).

2012 Avg (July) 278.5279
2011 Avg (July) 230.6985

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 262.2681 252.3531 256.3524
February 254.8770 249.9876 252.1866
March 256.8109 250.2373 253.7189
April 256.5112 250.2373 254.4793
May 270.4407 253.0754 261.8724
June 270.9585 265.2753 267.8684
July 285.2560 264.2525 278.5279
August 282.9544 267.6531 278.3277
September 275.9886 257.1101 265.9070
October 269.0898 250.8793 257.0678
November 260.3641 253.5331 256.9122
December 256.3295 248.2231 251.4138