YEARLY HIGH
3.0538 XOF
YEARLY LOW
2.7372 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.8635 XOF

2012 DJF to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the DJF to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 3.0538. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 29, dropping to 2.7372.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3166 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.8511 to the December average rate of 2.8146, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 3.0538 was up 7.15% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.8500, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 15,269 XOF
2011 Average 13,270 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 13,686 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,583.11 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

3.0200
2.7593
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DJF 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 2.8320, compared to 2.8951 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0631 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.8320
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.8951

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.2000 XOF (High: 2.9611 / Low: 2.7611). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0486 XOF (High: 2.8643 / Low: 2.8157).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.2000
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0486

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 0.1100 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1100

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 2.9983) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.5829), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4154 (+16.08%).

2012 Avg (July) 2.9983
2011 Avg (July) 2.5829

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.8959 2.7894 2.8511
February 2.8252 2.7372 2.7824
March 2.8019 2.7474 2.7810
April 2.8122 2.7533 2.7879
May 2.9611 2.7611 2.8633
June 2.9565 2.8850 2.9262
July 3.0538 2.9222 2.9983
August 3.0196 2.9245 2.9746
September 2.9265 2.8049 2.8647
October 2.8643 2.8157 2.8430
November 2.9119 2.8380 2.8755
December 2.8568 2.7839 2.8146