YEARLY HIGH
89.5483 XOF
YEARLY LOW
78.5551 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
84.1132 XOF

2012 EGP to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the EGP to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 89.5483. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 78.5551.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.9932 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 84.1998 to the December average rate of 81.2282, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 89.5483 was up 2.62% compared to the 2011 peak of 87.2587, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 447,741 XOF
2011 Average 396,869 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 392,775 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 54,966.01 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

88.6351
80.5549
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP 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 83.7919, compared to 84.4345 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6426 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 83.7919
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 84.4345

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 5.4949 XOF (High: 87.5557 / Low: 82.0608). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3162 XOF (High: 83.4801 / Low: 82.1639).

May Spread (Volatile) ±5.4949
October Spread (Stable) ±1.3162

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 3.4035 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.4035

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 87.9618) against the same month in 2011 (average: 77.0526), the exchange rate shifted by +10.9092 (+14.16%).

2012 Avg (July) 87.9618
2011 Avg (July) 77.0526

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 85.7861 82.5130 84.1998
February 83.4134 81.0716 82.2504
March 83.3182 81.4160 82.3204
April 83.2246 81.4160 82.5851
May 87.5557 82.0608 84.8090
June 87.8074 85.6718 86.5870
July 89.5483 85.8589 87.9618
August 88.5119 85.4110 87.0652
September 85.4735 82.0749 83.6617
October 83.4801 82.1639 82.8954
November 84.6694 82.6275 83.7949
December 82.7717 78.5551 81.2282