YEARLY HIGH
69.2878 XOF
YEARLY LOW
62.4427 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
65.1590 XOF

2012 GTQ to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GTQ to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 69.2878. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 62.4427.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.8451 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 65.0611 to the December average rate of 63.3983, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 69.2878 was up 6.56% compared to the 2011 peak of 65.0201, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 346,439 XOF
2011 Average 302,897 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 312,213 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 34,225.43 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

68.6011
62.9253
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ 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 65.0293, compared to 65.2887 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2595 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 65.0293
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 65.2887

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 4.1332 XOF (High: 67.8056 / Low: 63.6724). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4577 XOF (High: 64.6136 / Low: 63.1558).

May Spread (Volatile) ±4.1332
October Spread (Stable) ±1.4577

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 3.3191 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.3191

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 68.1281) against the same month in 2011 (average: 59.0980), the exchange rate shifted by +9.0301 (+15.28%).

2012 Avg (July) 68.1281
2011 Avg (July) 59.0980

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 66.2748 63.7571 65.0611
February 64.8091 62.4860 63.8355
March 65.2475 63.6015 64.2287
April 65.2904 63.6015 64.4405
May 67.8056 63.6724 65.8448
June 67.9679 66.0091 66.7650
July 69.2878 66.3314 68.1281
August 68.3595 65.6852 67.2885
September 65.8305 62.5968 63.9694
October 64.6136 63.1558 63.8563
November 65.9370 63.7779 65.0917
December 64.6486 62.4427 63.3983