2012 CAD to XOF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

539.3347 XOF

YEARLY LOW

489.8731 XOF

YEARLY AVERAGE

510.7242 XOF

2012 CAD to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the CAD to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 11, valuing the pair at 539.3347. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 489.8731.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 49.4616 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 501.3877 to the December average rate of 505.1647, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 539.3347 was up 5.48% compared to the 2011 peak of 511.3087, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,696,674 XOF

2011 Average 2,385,024 XOF

Yearly Trough Low 2,449,366 XOF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 247,307.84 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

536.7169

493.9969

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 502.9650, compared to 518.4833 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 15.5184 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 502.9650

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 518.4833

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 23.8341 XOF (High: 533.3747 / Low: 509.5405). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.9720 XOF (High: 512.5713 / Low: 506.5993).

July Spread (Volatile) ±23.8341

June Spread (Stable) ±5.9720

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 12.2139 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -12.2139

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 533.1569) against the same month in 2011 (average: 466.2075), the exchange rate shifted by +66.9494 (+14.36%).

2012 Avg (August) 533.1569

2011 Avg (August) 466.2075

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	508.2180	495.3870	501.3877
February	504.8353	489.8731	497.5569
March	507.3437	492.5689	500.1281
April	505.6803	493.6657	502.2552
May	513.4541	503.0340	507.2157
June	512.5713	506.5993	509.2461
July	533.3747	509.5405	526.3162
August	539.3347	526.6531	533.1569
September	529.4798	513.3182	520.9430
October	519.6257	506.0315	512.4206
November	516.1999	507.7557	512.8988
December	513.7667	498.3827	505.1647