2012 CDF to XOF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5872 XOF

YEARLY LOW

0.5324 XOF

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5550 XOF

2012 CDF to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the CDF to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 0.5872. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 3, dropping to 0.5324.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0547 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5577 to the December average rate of 0.5406, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.5872 was up 4.52% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.5618, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,936 XOF

2011 Average 2,588 XOF

Yearly Trough Low 2,662 XOF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 273.59 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.5824

0.5368

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CDF 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 0.5529, compared to 0.5571 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0042 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5529

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5571

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0344 XOF (High: 0.5773 / Low: 0.5429). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0089 XOF (High: 0.5457 / Low: 0.5368).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0344

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0089

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 0.0209 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0209

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 0.5786) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.5033), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0753 (+14.97%).

2012 Avg (July) 0.5786

2011 Avg (July) 0.5033

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5691	0.5381	0.5577
February	0.5506	0.5341	0.5422
March	0.5498	0.5353	0.5423
April	0.5488	0.5324	0.5445
May	0.5773	0.5429	0.5595
June	0.5791	0.5618	0.5711
July	0.5872	0.5672	0.5786
August	0.5831	0.5629	0.5728
September	0.5645	0.5417	0.5518
October	0.5512	0.5422	0.5467
November	0.5590	0.5416	0.5521
December	0.5457	0.5368	0.5406