YEARLY HIGH
85.0661 XOF
YEARLY LOW
77.6932 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
80.8962 XOF

2012 CNY to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the CNY to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 85.0661. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 77.6932.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.3730 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 80.5007 to the December average rate of 80.1598, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 85.0661 was up 5.92% compared to the 2011 peak of 80.3132, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,126,653 XOF
2011 Average 1,825,442 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 1,942,329 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 184,323.92 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

84.2164
78.2244
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY 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 80.0718, compared to 81.7207 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.6489 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 80.0718
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 81.7207

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 4.5318 XOF (High: 83.1567 / Low: 78.6249). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3819 XOF (High: 79.3927 / Low: 78.0108).

May Spread (Volatile) ±4.5318
March Spread (Stable) ±1.3819

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 2.5677 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.5677

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 83.7171) against the same month in 2011 (average: 71.0961), the exchange rate shifted by +12.6209 (+17.75%).

2012 Avg (July) 83.7171
2011 Avg (July) 71.0961

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 81.9505 78.7776 80.5007
February 79.8496 77.6932 78.7833
March 79.3927 78.0108 78.7237
April 79.5908 78.0385 79.1143
May 83.1567 78.6249 81.0436
June 83.2348 81.3452 82.2650
July 85.0661 81.8217 83.7171
August 84.4919 82.1076 83.2383
September 82.2224 79.0883 80.6706
October 81.3123 79.6554 80.5928
November 82.8834 81.0269 81.9455
December 81.3647 79.3993 80.1598