YEARLY HIGH
10.2562 XOF
YEARLY LOW
9.0234 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.5746 XOF

2012 INR to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the INR to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 6, valuing the pair at 10.2562. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 22, dropping to 9.0234.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2328 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.9382 to the December average rate of 9.1549, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 10.2562 was down 8.45% compared to the 2011 peak of 11.2032, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 INR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,564,055 XOF
2011 Average 2,533,700 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 2,255,860 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 308,195.67 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

10.1824
9.0615
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

INR 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 9.7217, compared to 9.4274 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2944 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.7217
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.4274

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.6686 XOF (High: 10.1422 / Low: 9.4736). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2640 XOF (High: 9.5251 / Low: 9.2611).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.6686
May Spread (Stable) ±0.2640

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.2260 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2260

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 10.0890) against the same month in 2011 (average: 10.5966), the exchange rate shifted by -0.5076 (-4.79%).

2012 Avg (February) 10.0890
2011 Avg (February) 10.5966

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.1422 9.4736 9.9382
February 10.2562 9.9197 10.0890
March 10.0600 9.6159 9.8723
April 9.8150 9.4237 9.6464
May 9.5251 9.2611 9.4269
June 9.5472 9.1439 9.3577
July 9.7566 9.3408 9.6325
August 9.6812 9.3761 9.5351
September 9.6374 9.1400 9.3753
October 9.7500 9.3307 9.5323
November 9.4809 9.0767 9.3340
December 9.3196 9.0234 9.1549