YEARLY HIGH
0.2506 XOF
YEARLY LOW
0.2190 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2332 XOF

2012 MGA to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MGA to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 1, valuing the pair at 0.2506. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 0.2190.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0316 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2289 to the December average rate of 0.2215, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2506 was up 3.09% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.2431, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,253 XOF
2011 Average 1,167 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 1,095 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 157.82 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2480
0.2191
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MGA 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 0.2361, compared to 0.2303 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0058 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2361
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2303

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0137 XOF (High: 0.2499 / Low: 0.2361). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0038 XOF (High: 0.2322 / Low: 0.2284).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0137
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0038

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0078 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0078

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 0.2446) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2349), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0097 (+4.13%).

2012 Avg (June) 0.2446
2011 Avg (June) 0.2349

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2316 0.2266 0.2289
February 0.2316 0.2243 0.2286
March 0.2349 0.2289 0.2319
April 0.2393 0.2329 0.2371
May 0.2499 0.2361 0.2456
June 0.2506 0.2385 0.2446
July 0.2399 0.2345 0.2369
August 0.2372 0.2323 0.2353
September 0.2325 0.2273 0.2299
October 0.2322 0.2284 0.2301
November 0.2315 0.2243 0.2283
December 0.2247 0.2190 0.2215