YEARLY HIGH
10.5333 XAF
YEARLY LOW
9.0228 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.7013 XAF

2012 BTN to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BTN to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 22, valuing the pair at 10.5333. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 22, dropping to 9.0228.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5106 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.9317 to the December average rate of 9.1531, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.84% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 10.5333 was down 6.16% compared to the 2011 peak of 11.2244, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 52,667 XAF
2011 Average 51,050 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 45,114 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,552.87 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

10.4023
9.0395
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN 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 9.7141, compared to 9.6886 in the second half (H2: JulтАУDec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (JanтАУJun) by a margin of 0.0255 points.

H1 Avg (JanтАУJun) 9.7141
H2 Avg (JulтАУDec) 9.6886

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 1.0725 XAF (High: 10.5333 / Low: 9.4608). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2599 XAF (High: 9.5366 / Low: 9.2768).

July Spread (Volatile) ┬▒1.0725
May Spread (Stable) ┬▒0.2599

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.4647 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4647

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 9.9923) against the same month in 2011 (average: 10.3502), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3579 (-3.46%).

2012 Avg (July) 9.9923
2011 Avg (July) 10.3502

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Month High Low Average
January 10.1275 9.4569 9.9317
February 10.2389 9.7926 10.0679
March 10.0721 9.6023 9.8651
April 9.8399 9.4110 9.6424
May 9.5366 9.2768 9.4253
June 9.5159 9.1436 9.3521
July 10.5333 9.4608 9.9923
August 10.4413 10.1299 10.2887
September 10.1819 9.3010 9.8240
October 10.1478 9.3558 9.5457
November 9.5008 9.0764 9.3277
December 9.3249 9.0228 9.1531