YEARLY HIGH
691.4033 XOF
YEARLY LOW
622.5987 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
649.9354 XOF

2012 AZN to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the AZN to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 691.4033. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 622.5987.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 68.8047 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 646.7446 to the December average rate of 637.5056, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 691.4033 was up 7.09% compared to the 2011 peak of 645.6176, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,457,017 XOF
2011 Average 2,989,171 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 3,112,993 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 344,023.33 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

683.8957
626.7221
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN 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 643.9116, compared to 655.9592 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 12.0476 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 643.9116
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 655.9592

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 43.5854 XOF (High: 673.7483 / Low: 630.1629). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 9.5256 XOF (High: 648.2470 / Low: 638.7213).

May Spread (Volatile) ±43.5854
October Spread (Stable) ±9.5256

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 24.5477 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -24.5477

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 679.1312) against the same month in 2011 (average: 583.8988), the exchange rate shifted by +95.2325 (+16.31%).

2012 Avg (July) 679.1312
2011 Avg (July) 583.8988

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 658.6502 633.9664 646.7446
February 640.2190 622.5987 631.4866
March 639.2740 625.5948 632.1279
April 639.6126 625.5948 634.5063
May 673.7483 630.1629 652.0648
June 674.6167 659.8366 666.5395
July 691.4033 661.6391 679.1312
August 685.0764 663.9343 673.9748
September 664.5872 636.4976 649.4271
October 648.2470 638.7213 644.0987
November 658.1051 643.0596 651.6178
December 646.8134 630.8762 637.5056