YEARLY HIGH
69.8444 XAF
YEARLY LOW
63.1857 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
66.8681 XAF

2012 BWP to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BWP to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 11, valuing the pair at 69.8444. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 3, dropping to 63.1857.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.6586 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 68.2019 to the December average rate of 63.7236, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 69.8444 was down 9.42% compared to the 2011 peak of 77.1049, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 349,222 XAF
2011 Average 347,140 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 315,929 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 33,293.19 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

69.4992
63.1985
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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: Jan–Jun) was 67.6646, compared to 66.0716 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.5930 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 67.6646
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 66.0716

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 2.7885 XAF (High: 66.1152 / Low: 63.3266). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1393 XAF (High: 64.3250 / Low: 63.1857).

October Spread (Volatile) ±2.7885
December Spread (Stable) ±1.1393

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 2.1093 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.1093

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 68.5722) against the same month in 2011 (average: 67.9587), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6135 (+0.90%).

2012 Avg (August) 68.5722
2011 Avg (August) 67.9587

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 68.9241 67.4001 68.2019
February 69.7730 67.6280 68.4961
March 69.3955 67.2420 68.4356
April 67.7492 66.3205 67.0113
May 67.6881 66.0754 66.9547
June 67.7224 66.2793 66.8878
July 69.6077 67.3885 68.9741
August 69.8444 67.0781 68.5722
September 67.3195 65.5600 66.5005
October 66.1152 63.3266 64.3912
November 65.1939 63.3464 64.2679
December 64.3250 63.1857 63.7236