YEARLY HIGH
303.4886 XOF
YEARLY LOW
273.4244 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
285.1629 XOF

2012 AWG to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the AWG to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 303.4886. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 273.4244.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 30.0642 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 284.0123 to the December average rate of 279.5127, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 303.4886 was up 7.03% compared to the 2011 peak of 283.5632, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,517,443 XOF
2011 Average 1,317,669 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 1,367,122 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 150,320.93 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

299.9827
275.2373
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AWG 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 282.6603, compared to 287.6655 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.0052 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 282.6603
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 287.6655

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 18.9835 XOF (High: 295.6422 / Low: 276.6587). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.9833 XOF (High: 284.1851 / Low: 280.2018).

May Spread (Volatile) ±18.9835
October Spread (Stable) ±3.9833

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 10.9488 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -10.9488

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 297.9206) against the same month in 2011 (average: 256.4098), the exchange rate shifted by +41.5108 (+16.19%).

2012 Avg (July) 297.9206
2011 Avg (July) 256.4098

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 289.2722 278.3364 284.0123
February 281.0966 273.4244 277.2994
March 280.7424 274.4747 277.5720
April 280.7610 274.7095 278.5482
May 295.6422 276.6587 286.1698
June 296.2083 289.0692 292.3601
July 303.4886 290.2275 297.9206
August 300.5111 291.1676 295.7114
September 291.5452 279.2361 284.7625
October 284.1851 280.2018 282.3831
November 288.6265 281.9711 285.7024
December 283.5235 276.6081 279.5127