YEARLY HIGH
13.8805 XOF
YEARLY LOW
12.3378 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.0841 XOF

2012 DOP to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the DOP to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 13.8805. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 12.3378.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5427 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.1004 to the December average rate of 12.4910, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.65% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 13.8805 was up 2.31% compared to the 2011 peak of 13.5669, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 69,403 XOF
2011 Average 62,198 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 61,689 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,713.37 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

13.7854
12.3733
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP 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 12.9971, compared to 13.1711 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1740 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.9971
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.1711

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 1.0337 XOF (High: 13.7731 / Low: 12.7393). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3488 XOF (High: 13.7038 / Low: 13.3550).

October Spread (Volatile) ±1.0337
August Spread (Stable) ±0.3488

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.3963 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3963

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 13.6677) against the same month in 2011 (average: 12.0945), the exchange rate shifted by +1.5732 (+13.01%).

2012 Avg (July) 13.6677
2011 Avg (July) 12.0945

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.3811 12.8353 13.1004
February 12.9754 12.5635 12.7711
March 13.0021 12.5970 12.7540
April 12.9550 12.5970 12.7999
May 13.5390 12.7150 13.1473
June 13.6190 13.2665 13.4100
July 13.8805 13.3128 13.6677
August 13.7038 13.3550 13.5483
September 13.8288 12.8212 13.3905
October 13.7731 12.7393 13.0420
November 13.0955 12.5962 12.8873
December 12.7064 12.3378 12.4910