YEARLY HIGH
291.9798 XOF
YEARLY LOW
236.2101 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
262.2458 XOF

2012 BRL to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BRL to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 6, valuing the pair at 291.9798. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 236.2101.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 55.7697 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 284.0547 to the December average rate of 240.4802, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 291.9798 was down 2.79% compared to the 2011 peak of 300.3607, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 7,299,495 XOF
2011 Average 7,058,889 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 5,905,252 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,394,243.33 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

293.3800
235.6712
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL 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 272.3210, compared to 252.1706 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 20.1504 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 272.3210
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 252.1706

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was March, with a trading range of 19.3759 XOF (High: 288.2361 / Low: 268.8602). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.4811 XOF (High: 251.2050 / Low: 246.7239).

March Spread (Volatile) ±19.3759
October Spread (Stable) ±4.4811

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 11.1265 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -11.1265

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 288.5710) against the same month in 2011 (average: 288.6587), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0877 (-0.03%).

2012 Avg (February) 288.5710
2011 Avg (February) 288.6587

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 290.2283 271.3118 284.0547
February 291.9798 284.2310 288.5710
March 288.2361 268.8602 277.4444
April 275.1155 262.3229 269.2998
May 264.2858 250.1475 258.8406
June 260.8710 252.7901 255.7154
July 266.4068 255.1549 262.9886
August 265.2535 255.2173 261.1901
September 256.6404 246.7383 251.6181
October 251.2050 246.7239 249.0625
November 252.4655 238.8770 247.6837
December 243.8728 236.2101 240.4802