YEARLY HIGH
17.3235 BYR
YEARLY LOW
15.3697 BYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
16.3730 BYR

2012 XAF to BYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the XAF to BYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 17.3235. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 15.3697.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9538 BYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.5151 to the December average rate of 17.1651, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 17.3235 was down 4.47% compared to the 2011 peak of 18.1337, 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 86,618 BYR
2011 Average 45,521 BYR
Yearly Trough Low 76,849 BYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,768.97 BYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

17.3124
15.5447
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to BYR 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 16.2587, compared to 16.4874 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2287 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.2587
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.4874

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 0.7105 BYR (High: 16.8805 / Low: 16.1700). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3129 BYR (High: 16.0607 / Low: 15.7478).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.7105
June Spread (Stable) ±0.3129

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.3478 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3478

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 17.1651) against the same month in 2011 (average: 17.0760), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0891 (+0.52%).

2012 Avg (December) 17.1651
2011 Avg (December) 17.0760

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 16.7814 16.2878 16.5151
February 16.9165 16.4640 16.6819
March 16.5439 16.1244 16.3341
April 16.3940 16.0366 16.1758
May 16.2294 15.7624 15.9489
June 16.0607 15.7478 15.8962
July 16.0607 15.3697 15.6920
August 16.1780 15.4973 15.7868
September 16.8805 16.1700 16.6001
October 17.0705 16.7410 16.9210
November 16.9909 16.5959 16.7593
December 17.3235 16.9636 17.1651