YEARLY HIGH
11.9217 XOF
YEARLY LOW
10.4389 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.9371 XOF

2012 KGS to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KGS to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 2, valuing the pair at 11.9217. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 10.4389.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4827 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.8923 to the December average rate of 10.5561, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 11.9217 was up 8.60% compared to the 2011 peak of 10.9780, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 59,608 XOF
2011 Average 51,167 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 52,195 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,413.69 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

11.8834
10.4354
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 10.7992, compared to 11.0750 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2758 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.7992
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.0750

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 1.0389 XOF (High: 11.6952 / Low: 10.6563). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1554 XOF (High: 10.8003 / Low: 10.6449).

September Spread (Volatile) ±1.0389
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1554

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.6301 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6301

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 11.7627) against the same month in 2011 (average: 10.2582), the exchange rate shifted by +1.5045 (+14.67%).

2012 Avg (August) 11.7627
2011 Avg (August) 10.2582

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.0707 10.6746 10.8923
February 10.8015 10.4389 10.6112
March 10.7959 10.5333 10.6482
April 10.7650 10.5489 10.6579
May 11.2749 10.5697 10.8862
June 11.2906 10.9834 11.0992
July 11.8595 11.0502 11.4380
August 11.9217 11.6279 11.7627
September 11.6952 10.6563 11.1326
October 10.8003 10.6449 10.7395
November 10.9246 10.6731 10.8209
December 10.6939 10.4432 10.5561