YEARLY HIGH
191.3438 XOF
YEARLY LOW
189.2010 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
190.0071 XOF

2012 LTL to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LTL to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 2, valuing the pair at 191.3438. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 16, dropping to 189.2010.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.1428 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 189.9648 to the December average rate of 190.0813, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 191.3438 was down 0.59% compared to the 2011 peak of 192.4749, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 956,719 XOF
2011 Average 950,000 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 946,005 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,713.85 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

190.1040
189.8859
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LTL 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 190.0083, compared to 190.0059 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0024 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 190.0083
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 190.0059

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was August, with a trading range of 2.0233 XOF (High: 191.3438 / Low: 189.3204). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6958 XOF (High: 190.4773 / Low: 189.7815).

August Spread (Volatile) ±2.0233
May Spread (Stable) ±0.6958

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0959 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0959

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 190.0324) against the same month in 2011 (average: 190.0596), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0272 (-0.01%).

2012 Avg (August) 190.0324
2011 Avg (August) 190.0596

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 190.3732 189.5976 189.9648
February 190.7120 189.7339 190.0858
March 190.3339 189.4610 190.0240
April 190.6727 189.5188 190.0712
May 190.4773 189.7815 190.0000
June 190.5103 189.2749 189.9041
July 190.3544 189.2010 189.9138
August 191.3438 189.3204 190.0324
September 191.0034 189.4175 189.9751
October 190.5070 189.6931 190.0403
November 190.6607 189.4529 189.9924
December 190.8022 189.7161 190.0813