YEARLY HIGH
0.1702 BDT
YEARLY LOW
0.1507 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1606 BDT

2012 XAF to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the XAF to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 8, valuing the pair at 0.1702. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 0.1507.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0194 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1638 to the December average rate of 0.1615, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1702 was up 2.73% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1656, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 851 BDT
2011 Average 780 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 754 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 97.16 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1690
0.1522
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to BDT 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 0.1628, compared to 0.1583 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0045 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1628
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1583

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0105 BDT (High: 0.1653 / Low: 0.1548). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0024 BDT (High: 0.1621 / Low: 0.1597).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0105
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0024

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0044 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0044

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.1676) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1442), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0234 (+16.25%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.1676
2011 Avg (February) 0.1442

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1697 0.1593 0.1638
February 0.1702 0.1649 0.1676
March 0.1664 0.1630 0.1648
April 0.1664 0.1631 0.1643
May 0.1653 0.1548 0.1599
June 0.1583 0.1548 0.1566
July 0.1576 0.1507 0.1536
August 0.1570 0.1526 0.1542
September 0.1638 0.1564 0.1604
October 0.1621 0.1597 0.1610
November 0.1610 0.1574 0.1593
December 0.1629 0.1596 0.1615