2012 XAF to BTN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1108 BTN

YEARLY LOW

0.0949 BTN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1032 BTN

2012 XAF to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the XAF to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 22, valuing the pair at 0.1108. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 22, dropping to 0.0949.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0159 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1007 to the December average rate of 0.1093, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1108 was up 2.98% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1076, 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 554 BTN

2011 Average 491 BTN

Yearly Trough Low 475 BTN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 79.47 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1105

0.0960

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to BTN 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 0.1030, compared to 0.1034 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1030

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1034

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0108 BTN (High: 0.1057 / Low: 0.0949). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0029 BTN (High: 0.1078 / Low: 0.1049).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0108

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0029

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0067 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0067

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.1093) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1054), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0039 (+3.71%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.1093

2011 Avg (December) 0.1054

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1057	0.0987	0.1007
February	0.1021	0.0977	0.0993
March	0.1041	0.0993	0.1014
April	0.1063	0.1016	0.1037
May	0.1078	0.1049	0.1061
June	0.1094	0.1051	0.1069
July	0.1057	0.0949	0.1002
August	0.0987	0.0958	0.0972
September	0.1075	0.0982	0.1019
October	0.1069	0.0985	0.1048
November	0.1102	0.1053	0.1072
December	0.1108	0.1072	0.1093