YEARLY HIGH
2.6683 XOF
YEARLY LOW
2.4088 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.5162 XOF

2012 GYD to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GYD to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 2.6683. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 2.4088.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2595 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5046 to the December average rate of 2.4709, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.6683 was up 6.23% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.5119, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,342 XOF
2011 Average 11,565 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 12,044 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,297.69 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.6408
2.4287
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GYD 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 2.4943, compared to 2.5382 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0439 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4943
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5382

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.1568 XOF (High: 2.5985 / Low: 2.4417). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0448 XOF (High: 2.5149 / Low: 2.4701).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1568
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0448

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 0.1015 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1015

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 2.6231) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.2404), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3827 (+17.08%).

2012 Avg (July) 2.6231
2011 Avg (July) 2.2404

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.5656 2.4459 2.5046
February 2.4845 2.4088 2.4465
March 2.4885 2.4139 2.4464
April 2.4825 2.4139 2.4616
May 2.5985 2.4417 2.5262
June 2.6156 2.5248 2.5802
July 2.6683 2.5479 2.6231
August 2.6510 2.5685 2.6085
September 2.5715 2.4629 2.5070
October 2.5149 2.4701 2.4939
November 2.5516 2.4933 2.5258
December 2.5089 2.4465 2.4709