YEARLY HIGH
565.3639 XOF
YEARLY LOW
505.1569 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
528.6887 XOF

2012 AUD to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the AUD to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 11, valuing the pair at 565.3639. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 23, dropping to 505.1569.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 60.2070 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 528.7832 to the December average rate of 523.2375, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 565.3639 was up 9.43% compared to the 2011 peak of 516.6474, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,826,820 XOF
2011 Average 2,434,937 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 2,525,784 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 301,035.20 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

559.0155
506.5294
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD 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 522.3352, compared to 535.0422 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 12.7070 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 522.3352
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 535.0422

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 30.1852 XOF (High: 561.3341 / Low: 531.1489). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 10.6328 XOF (High: 515.7897 / Low: 505.1569).

July Spread (Volatile) ±30.1852
May Spread (Stable) ±10.6328

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 24.1820 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -24.1820

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 554.6417) against the same month in 2011 (average: 480.3288), the exchange rate shifted by +74.3129 (+15.47%).

2012 Avg (August) 554.6417
2011 Avg (August) 480.3288

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 534.0807 515.6655 528.7832
February 539.6190 524.0186 531.9756
March 534.1328 509.6884 523.7778
April 521.1674 509.4312 516.4651
May 515.7897 505.1569 510.9033
June 530.9995 512.1077 522.1062
July 561.3341 531.1489 549.7992
August 565.3639 538.5058 554.6417
September 538.1448 524.2412 530.4597
October 527.4441 512.5818 520.3163
November 538.7323 526.4954 531.7987
December 532.1477 514.4781 523.2375