YEARLY HIGH
0.0777 BOB
YEARLY LOW
0.0707 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0748 BOB

2012 XPF to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the XPF to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 0.0777. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 0.0707.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0070 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0745 to the December average rate of 0.0767, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0777 was down 11.11% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0874, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 388 BOB
2011 Average 406 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 354 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 34.85 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0772
0.0714
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF 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 0.0750, compared to 0.0746 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0750
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0746

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0043 BOB (High: 0.0764 / Low: 0.0721). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 BOB (High: 0.0767 / Low: 0.0754).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0043
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

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 0.0018 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0018

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.0764) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0801), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0037 (-4.64%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.0764
2011 Avg (February) 0.0801

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0760 0.0731 0.0745
February 0.0777 0.0754 0.0764
March 0.0771 0.0753 0.0763
April 0.0771 0.0753 0.0760
May 0.0764 0.0721 0.0742
June 0.0740 0.0716 0.0728
July 0.0739 0.0707 0.0719
August 0.0738 0.0715 0.0725
September 0.0769 0.0736 0.0752
October 0.0767 0.0754 0.0760
November 0.0760 0.0743 0.0751
December 0.0775 0.0756 0.0767