YEARLY HIGH
0.0158 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.0143 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0150 BWP

2012 XOF to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the XOF to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 3, valuing the pair at 0.0158. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 6, dropping to 0.0143.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0015 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0147 to the December average rate of 0.0157, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0158 was up 1.05% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0157, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 79 BWP
2011 Average 73 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 71 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7.73 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0158
0.0144
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XOF to BWP 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 0.0148, compared to 0.0151 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) 0.0148
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0151

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.0007 BWP (High: 0.0158 / Low: 0.0151). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 BWP (High: 0.0158 / Low: 0.0155).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0007
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.0157) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0151), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0006 (+3.97%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.0157
2011 Avg (December) 0.0151

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0148 0.0145 0.0147
February 0.0148 0.0143 0.0146
March 0.0149 0.0144 0.0146
April 0.0151 0.0148 0.0149
May 0.0151 0.0148 0.0149
June 0.0151 0.0148 0.0149
July 0.0148 0.0144 0.0145
August 0.0149 0.0143 0.0146
September 0.0153 0.0149 0.0150
October 0.0158 0.0151 0.0155
November 0.0158 0.0153 0.0156
December 0.0158 0.0155 0.0157