YEARLY HIGH
17.7047 XOF
YEARLY LOW
14.7454 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
16.4402 XOF

2012 GMD to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GMD to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 17.7047. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 22, dropping to 14.7454.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.9592 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.1527 to the December average rate of 16.1384, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 17.7047 was down 3.42% compared to the 2011 peak of 18.3325, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 88,523 XOF
2011 Average 83,742 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 73,727 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,796.09 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

17.3578
14.8966
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 16.7428, compared to 16.1376 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6051 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.7428
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.1376

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was November, with a trading range of 2.4029 XOF (High: 17.2961 / Low: 14.8931). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5903 XOF (High: 17.2137 / Low: 16.6235).

November Spread (Volatile) ±2.4029
July Spread (Stable) ±0.5903

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, 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 1.2010 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 17.1527) against the same month in 2011 (average: 17.7212), the exchange rate shifted by -0.5685 (-3.21%).

2012 Avg (January) 17.1527
2011 Avg (January) 17.7212

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 17.7047 16.5414 17.1527
February 16.8485 15.7894 16.3560
March 16.7334 16.0645 16.2871
April 17.3124 16.3931 16.8534
May 17.4080 16.4614 16.8684
June 17.5059 16.4416 16.9389
July 17.2137 16.6235 16.9647
August 16.9483 15.5598 16.6329
September 15.8055 15.1812 15.4319
October 15.4484 14.7454 15.1017
November 17.2961 14.8931 16.5563
December 16.8827 15.2521 16.1384