YEARLY HIGH
0.0461 XOF
YEARLY LOW
0.0403 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0423 XOF

2012 IRR to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the IRR to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 0.0461. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 0.0403.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0057 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0452 to the December average rate of 0.0407, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0461 was down 14.30% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0538, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 230 XOF
2011 Average 225 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 202 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 28.67 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0456
0.0402
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IRR 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 0.0427, compared to 0.0419 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0427
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0419

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0031 XOF (High: 0.0446 / Low: 0.0415). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 XOF (High: 0.0414 / Low: 0.0408).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0031
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0026 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0026

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.0452) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0474), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0022 (-4.55%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.0452
2011 Avg (January) 0.0474

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0461 0.0441 0.0452
February 0.0446 0.0415 0.0426
March 0.0426 0.0416 0.0421
April 0.0425 0.0404 0.0420
May 0.0431 0.0403 0.0418
June 0.0433 0.0422 0.0427
July 0.0442 0.0424 0.0434
August 0.0436 0.0425 0.0431
September 0.0426 0.0408 0.0416
October 0.0414 0.0408 0.0411
November 0.0421 0.0411 0.0416
December 0.0412 0.0403 0.0407