YEARLY HIGH
660.1594 XOF
YEARLY LOW
652.8526 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
656.1627 XOF

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,300,797 XOF
2011 Average 3,281,031 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 3,264,263 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 36,534.07 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

656.9241
655.5426
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 656.2180
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 656.1073

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

June Spread (Volatile) ±6.2562
August Spread (Stable) ±3.1025

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8148

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2012 Avg (February) 656.8090
2011 Avg (February) 656.9618

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