YEARLY HIGH
0.0141 BOB
YEARLY LOW
0.0129 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0136 BOB

2012 XAF to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the XAF to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 0.0141. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 0.0129.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0013 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0136 to the December average rate of 0.0140, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0141 was down 10.98% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0159, 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 71 BOB
2011 Average 73 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 64 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6.46 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0141
0.0130
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to BOB 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 0.0137, compared to 0.0136 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0137
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0136

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0008 BOB (High: 0.0139 / Low: 0.0131). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 BOB (High: 0.0139 / Low: 0.0137).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0008
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.0139) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0142), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0003 (-2.04%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.0139
2011 Avg (February) 0.0142

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0138 0.0133 0.0136
February 0.0141 0.0137 0.0139
March 0.0140 0.0137 0.0139
April 0.0140 0.0137 0.0138
May 0.0139 0.0131 0.0135
June 0.0134 0.0131 0.0132
July 0.0134 0.0129 0.0131
August 0.0134 0.0130 0.0132
September 0.0140 0.0134 0.0137
October 0.0139 0.0137 0.0138
November 0.0138 0.0135 0.0137
December 0.0141 0.0138 0.0140