2012 GEL to XOF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

325.3328 XOF

YEARLY LOW

289.5899 XOF

YEARLY AVERAGE

305.8033 XOF

2012 GEL to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GEL to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 1, valuing the pair at 325.3328. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 17, dropping to 289.5899.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 35.7429 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 304.5376 to the December average rate of 301.4976, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 325.3328 was up 6.57% compared to the 2011 peak of 305.2678, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,626,664 XOF

2011 Average 1,400,158 XOF

Yearly Trough Low 1,447,950 XOF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 178,714.40 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

322.9840

292.5359

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL 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 307.6256, compared to 303.9810 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.6446 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 307.6256

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 303.9810

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 21.1950 XOF (High: 325.2529 / Low: 304.0578). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.8624 XOF (High: 310.3430 / Low: 304.4806).

May Spread (Volatile) ±21.1950

November Spread (Stable) ±5.8624

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 11.6682 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -11.6682

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 320.4466) against the same month in 2011 (average: 275.5278), the exchange rate shifted by +44.9188 (+16.30%).

2012 Avg (June) 320.4466

2011 Avg (June) 275.5278

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	309.6227	298.5628	304.5376
February	304.9660	295.3503	299.4182
March	304.7124	297.3847	301.1089
April	307.0715	298.3194	304.9910
May	325.2529	304.0578	315.2514
June	325.3328	315.9984	320.4466
July	316.4665	308.0335	310.9663
August	311.4502	301.5522	306.7415
September	301.9003	289.5899	295.0733
October	306.2310	290.9947	301.8449
November	310.3430	304.4806	307.7626
December	305.1078	299.1449	301.4976