YEARLY HIGH
28.4796 XOF
YEARLY LOW
24.8970 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
26.4393 XOF

2012 HNL to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the HNL to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 28.4796. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 24.8970.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.5826 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 26.6966 to the December average rate of 25.2171, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 28.4796 was up 6.38% compared to the 2011 peak of 26.7713, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 142,398 XOF
2011 Average 124,738 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 124,485 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,913.02 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

28.2476
24.9416
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HNL 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 26.5525, compared to 26.3261 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2264 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 26.5525
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 26.3261

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 1.7780 XOF (High: 27.7541 / Low: 25.9761). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4350 XOF (High: 25.8886 / Low: 25.4536).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.7780
October Spread (Stable) ±0.4350

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 1.1958 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1958

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 27.9721) against the same month in 2011 (average: 24.2807), the exchange rate shifted by +3.6914 (+15.20%).

2012 Avg (July) 27.9721
2011 Avg (July) 24.2807

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 27.1885 26.1346 26.6966
February 26.4019 25.6535 26.0406
March 26.3742 25.7883 26.0622
April 26.3751 25.7883 26.1670
May 27.7541 25.9761 26.8772
June 27.8202 27.1878 27.4716
July 28.4796 27.2916 27.9721
August 28.0298 26.6244 27.2100
September 26.6598 25.4876 26.0141
October 25.8886 25.4536 25.6835
November 26.1106 25.5135 25.8599
December 25.6319 24.8970 25.2171