YEARLY HIGH
271.8844 XAF
YEARLY LOW
244.1956 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
255.1886 XAF

2012 BBD to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BBD to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 271.8844. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 244.1956.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 27.6887 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 254.1765 to the December average rate of 250.1456, 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 271.8844 was up 7.16% compared to the 2011 peak of 253.7181, 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 1,359,422 XAF
2011 Average 1,188,276 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 1,220,978 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 138,443.54 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

268.6100
246.0698
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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: JanтАУJun) was 252.9229, compared to 257.4544 in the second half (H2: JulтАУDec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (JulтАУDec) by a margin of 4.5315 points.

H1 Avg (JanтАУJun) 252.9229
H2 Avg (JulтАУDec) 257.4544

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 16.8722 XAF (High: 264.8572 / Low: 247.9850). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.7723 XAF (High: 254.4988 / Low: 250.7264).

May Spread (Volatile) ┬▒16.8722
October Spread (Stable) ┬▒3.7723

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 9.7564 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -9.7564

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 266.7316) against the same month in 2011 (average: 229.7436), the exchange rate shifted by +36.9880 (+16.10%).

2012 Avg (July) 266.7316
2011 Avg (July) 229.7436

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Month High Low Average
January 258.9031 248.8004 254.1765
February 251.2028 244.1956 247.9481
March 251.3971 245.9854 248.3124
April 250.9976 245.9854 249.1640
May 264.8572 247.9850 256.2300
June 264.9796 258.1441 261.7063
July 271.8844 259.7628 266.7316
August 269.2558 260.6801 264.5940
September 261.0281 249.8584 254.8376
October 254.4988 250.7264 252.7846
November 258.1754 252.5339 255.6329
December 253.7375 247.6011 250.1456