2012 EUR to XOF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 EUR to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the EUR to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 7, valuing the pair at 660.1594. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 23, dropping to 652.8526.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.3068 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 655.9343 to the December average rate of 656.3101, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 660.1594 was down 0.73% compared to the 2011 peak of 665.0218, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 EUR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
EUR to XOF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 656.2180, compared to 656.1073 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1107 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was June, with a trading range of 6.2562 XOF (High: 659.7973 / Low: 653.5411). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.1025 XOF (High: 658.0583 / Low: 654.9558).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.8148 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 656.8090) against the same month in 2011 (average: 656.9618), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1528 (-0.02%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 658.9180 | 654.0335 | 655.9343 |
| February | 660.1594 | 654.8162 | 656.8090 |
| March | 659.5435 | 653.8684 | 656.2673 |
| April | 658.7249 | 653.7033 | 656.4725 |
| May | 658.8924 | 652.8526 | 655.6578 |
| June | 659.7973 | 653.5411 | 656.1672 |
| July | 657.0368 | 653.0099 | 655.7466 |
| August | 658.0583 | 654.9558 | 656.2452 |
| September | 659.5573 | 653.6925 | 656.1969 |
| October | 658.1282 | 654.1984 | 656.0555 |
| November | 659.1657 | 653.3739 | 656.0894 |
| December | 658.0539 | 654.7613 | 656.3101 |