YEARLY HIGH
1.3518 XOF
YEARLY LOW
1.2939 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3321 XOF

2012 KMF to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KMF to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 1, valuing the pair at 1.3518. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 12, dropping to 1.2939.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0580 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3335 to the December average rate of 1.3330, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.3518 was up 0.07% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.3509, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,759 XOF
2011 Average 6,667 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 6,469 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 289.77 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.3356
1.3204
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KMF 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 1.3338, compared to 1.3304 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0034 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3338
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3304

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 0.0416 XOF (High: 1.3355 / Low: 1.2939). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0052 XOF (High: 1.3355 / Low: 1.3303).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0416
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0052

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0064 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0064

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 1.3325) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.3321), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0005 (+0.03%).

2012 Avg (July) 1.3325
2011 Avg (July) 1.3321

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3381 1.3303 1.3335
February 1.3382 1.3294 1.3344
March 1.3376 1.3320 1.3340
April 1.3383 1.3277 1.3342
May 1.3388 1.3312 1.3333
June 1.3397 1.3300 1.3335
July 1.3518 1.3185 1.3325
August 1.3379 1.3153 1.3281
September 1.3355 1.2939 1.3217
October 1.3410 1.3298 1.3334
November 1.3413 1.3300 1.3339
December 1.3355 1.3303 1.3330