YEARLY HIGH
305.4209 XOF
YEARLY LOW
273.3023 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
286.0444 XOF

2012 ANG to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ANG to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 305.4209. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 273.3023.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 32.1186 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 284.0246 to the December average rate of 280.5830, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 305.4209 was up 7.71% compared to the 2011 peak of 283.5552, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,527,104 XOF
2011 Average 1,321,893 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 1,366,511 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 160,592.85 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

302.3758
275.0134
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ANG to XOF 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 282.6856, compared to 289.4031 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.7174 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 282.6856
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 289.4031

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 18.9830 XOF (High: 295.6340 / Low: 276.6510). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.7758 XOF (High: 285.9403 / Low: 281.1644).

May Spread (Volatile) ±18.9830
October Spread (Stable) ±4.7758

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 11.6029 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -11.6029

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 300.0956) against the same month in 2011 (average: 257.9716), the exchange rate shifted by +42.1240 (+16.33%).

2012 Avg (July) 300.0956
2011 Avg (July) 257.9716

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 289.2641 278.3286 284.0246
February 281.1123 273.3023 277.2936
March 280.7345 274.7018 277.5779
April 280.7689 274.7018 278.5752
May 295.6340 276.6510 286.1957
June 296.2001 289.0612 292.4469
July 305.4209 290.9915 300.0956
August 302.8880 293.9001 298.2112
September 294.2243 281.1756 286.6083
October 285.9403 281.1644 283.7673
November 290.3949 283.4075 287.1532
December 284.8261 276.3241 280.5830