YEARLY HIGH
271.6375 XOF
YEARLY LOW
244.7080 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
255.2628 XOF

2012 BBD to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BBD to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 271.6375. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 244.7080.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 26.9295 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 254.2020 to the December average rate of 250.1658, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 271.6375 was up 7.04% compared to the 2011 peak of 253.7819, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,358,187 XOF
2011 Average 1,179,475 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 1,223,540 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 134,647.28 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

268.5783
246.3270
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 253.0054, compared to 257.5203 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.5149 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 253.0054
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 257.5203

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 16.9898 XOF (High: 264.5924 / Low: 247.6027). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.7372 XOF (High: 254.4992 / Low: 250.7620).

May Spread (Volatile) ±16.9898
October Spread (Stable) ±3.7372

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 9.7076 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -9.7076

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 266.7240) against the same month in 2011 (average: 229.5188), the exchange rate shifted by +37.2052 (+16.21%).

2012 Avg (July) 266.7240
2011 Avg (July) 229.5188

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 258.8913 249.1041 254.2020
February 251.5955 244.7080 248.1813
March 251.2574 245.8581 248.4322
April 251.2881 245.8581 249.3248
May 264.5924 247.6027 256.1521
June 265.0990 258.7097 261.7399
July 271.6375 259.7536 266.7240
August 269.0100 260.6417 264.6924
September 260.9475 249.9233 254.9849
October 254.4992 250.7620 252.8336
November 258.3063 252.3688 255.7210
December 253.7773 247.5874 250.1658