2012 GIP to XOF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

855.4232 XOF

YEARLY LOW

775.2916 XOF

YEARLY AVERAGE

809.5563 XOF

2012 GIP to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GIP to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 855.4232. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 23, dropping to 775.2916.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 80.1316 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 788.5756 to the December average rate of 803.3552, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.87% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 855.4232 was up 8.21% compared to the 2011 peak of 790.5253, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,277,116 XOF

2011 Average 3,780,298 XOF

Yearly Trough Low 3,876,458 XOF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 400,657.91 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

846.3381

779.2744

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GIP 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 797.7019, compared to 821.4106 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 23.7087 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 797.7019

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 821.4106

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 39.1823 XOF (High: 855.4232 / Low: 816.2409). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 10.6484 XOF (High: 792.1593 / Low: 781.5109).

July Spread (Volatile) ±39.1823

March Spread (Stable) ±10.6484

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 20.6999 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -20.6999

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 840.7494) against the same month in 2011 (average: 740.2682), the exchange rate shifted by +100.4812 (+13.57%).

2012 Avg (July) 840.7494

2011 Avg (July) 740.2682

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	795.8516	782.0790	788.5756
February	794.3533	775.2916	784.8630
March	792.1593	781.5109	786.2684
April	806.3057	783.1261	798.0450
May	821.4254	804.0548	815.4945
June	820.9392	807.7699	812.9650
July	855.4232	816.2409	840.7494
August	846.9488	830.0983	838.8862
September	831.2482	805.3665	818.1863
October	817.2807	803.7321	810.4318
November	822.7689	807.7157	816.8550
December	812.6077	795.5666	803.3552