2012 BZD to XOF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BZD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |