YEARLY HIGH
12.8998 XOF
YEARLY LOW
11.7485 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.2470 XOF

2012 HTG to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the HTG to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 12.8998. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 11.7485.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1514 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.5648 to the December average rate of 11.8714, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 12.8998 was up 2.48% compared to the 2011 peak of 12.5875, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 64,499 XOF
2011 Average 58,105 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 58,742 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,756.80 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

12.7550
11.7911
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG 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 12.2612, compared to 12.2328 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0285 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.2612
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.2328

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.7457 XOF (High: 12.5370 / Low: 11.7913). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1762 XOF (High: 12.0728 / Low: 11.8966).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.7457
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1762

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 0.4684 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4684

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 12.6747) against the same month in 2011 (average: 11.3171), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3575 (+12.00%).

2012 Avg (July) 12.6747
2011 Avg (July) 11.3171

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.8328 12.2766 12.5648
February 12.4681 11.9687 12.2554
March 12.2575 11.9205 12.0741
April 12.2580 11.8205 12.0494
May 12.5370 11.7913 12.1931
June 12.5687 12.2786 12.4305
July 12.8998 12.3055 12.6747
August 12.7325 12.3977 12.5928
September 12.4152 11.8737 12.1244
October 12.0728 11.8966 11.9973
November 12.2474 11.9859 12.1361
December 12.0429 11.7485 11.8714