YEARLY HIGH
0.6036 XOF
YEARLY LOW
0.5438 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5673 XOF

2012 KPW to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KPW to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 0.6036. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 0.5438.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0598 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5649 to the December average rate of 0.5559, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.6036 was down 83.26% compared to the 2011 peak of 3.6054, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,018 XOF
2011 Average 16,124 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 2,719 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 299.22 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.5968
0.5474
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KPW 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 0.5622, compared to 0.5723 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0100 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5622
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5723

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0378 XOF (High: 0.5880 / Low: 0.5502). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0083 XOF (High: 0.5656 / Low: 0.5572).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0378
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0083

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0216 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0216

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 0.5927) against the same month in 2011 (average: 3.4762), the exchange rate shifted by -2.8835 (-82.95%).

2012 Avg (July) 0.5927
2011 Avg (July) 3.4762

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5753 0.5536 0.5649
February 0.5591 0.5438 0.5515
March 0.5583 0.5464 0.5521
April 0.5584 0.5464 0.5541
May 0.5880 0.5502 0.5692
June 0.5891 0.5749 0.5816
July 0.6036 0.5772 0.5927
August 0.5978 0.5792 0.5882
September 0.5799 0.5554 0.5666
October 0.5656 0.5572 0.5619
November 0.5740 0.5608 0.5683
December 0.5639 0.5502 0.5559