YEARLY HIGH
7.2776 XOF
YEARLY LOW
6.6518 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.9278 XOF

2012 LRD to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LRD to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 7.2776. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 1, dropping to 6.6518.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6258 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.9946 to the December average rate of 6.8449, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 7.2776 was up 1.54% compared to the 2011 peak of 7.1672, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 36,388 XOF
2011 Average 32,738 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 33,259 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,129.06 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

7.1897
6.7234
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 6.8701, compared to 6.9854 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1152 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.8701
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.9854

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.4427 XOF (High: 7.1132 / Low: 6.6705). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1675 XOF (High: 6.8369 / Low: 6.6694).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.4427
April Spread (Stable) ±0.1675

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.2399 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2399

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 7.1508) against the same month in 2011 (average: 6.3289), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8219 (+12.99%).

2012 Avg (July) 7.1508
2011 Avg (July) 6.3289

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.1560 6.7581 6.9946
February 6.9243 6.6674 6.7777
March 6.8439 6.6518 6.7622
April 6.8369 6.6694 6.7624
May 7.1132 6.6705 6.9016
June 7.1507 6.9413 7.0223
July 7.2776 6.9964 7.1508
August 7.2554 7.0338 7.1497
September 7.0540 6.7547 6.9098
October 7.0218 6.8269 6.9150
November 7.0390 6.8091 6.9420
December 6.9455 6.7515 6.8449