2012 LYD to XOF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 LYD to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the LYD to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 427.6635. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 3, dropping to 391.0463.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 36.6171 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 409.9747 to the December average rate of 397.5609, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 427.6635 was up 4.28% compared to the 2011 peak of 410.1007, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LYD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
LYD to XOF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 403.9602, compared to 409.0416 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.0814 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 22.3143 XOF (High: 421.0453 / Low: 398.7310). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 9.4019 XOF (High: 401.1287 / Low: 391.7268).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 14.6677 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 421.1349) against the same month in 2011 (average: 380.2520), the exchange rate shifted by +40.8829 (+10.75%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 421.0453 | 398.7310 | 409.9747 |
| February | 410.6741 | 393.0825 | 399.0729 |
| March | 401.1287 | 391.7268 | 395.7338 |
| April | 403.4200 | 391.0463 | 399.0503 |
| May | 415.6337 | 397.6199 | 407.1693 |
| June | 421.5467 | 406.9973 | 412.7604 |
| July | 427.6635 | 413.6004 | 421.1349 |
| August | 423.5936 | 412.8650 | 418.7353 |
| September | 413.4302 | 394.0091 | 404.0676 |
| October | 411.0361 | 401.1364 | 404.9333 |
| November | 414.9170 | 400.6605 | 407.8179 |
| December | 403.3551 | 393.0754 | 397.5609 |