YEARLY HIGH
120.1221 XOF
YEARLY LOW
100.9805 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
112.4501 XOF

2012 ARS to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ARS to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 16, valuing the pair at 120.1221. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 100.9805.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 19.1416 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 117.7224 to the December average rate of 102.5672, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 120.1221 was down 5.68% compared to the 2011 peak of 127.3563, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 600,611 XOF
2011 Average 571,708 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 504,902 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 95,708.17 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

119.2380
101.0517
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS 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: JanтАУJun) was 115.2685, compared to 109.6317 in the second half (H2: JulтАУDec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (JanтАУJun) by a margin of 5.6368 points.

H1 Avg (JanтАУJun) 115.2685
H2 Avg (JulтАУDec) 109.6317

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 6.1279 XOF (High: 118.3911 / Low: 112.2632). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.2066 XOF (High: 114.5040 / Low: 112.2974).

May Spread (Volatile) ┬▒6.1279
April Spread (Stable) ┬▒2.2066

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 5.7069 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.7069

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 117.7224) against the same month in 2011 (average: 123.4515), the exchange rate shifted by -5.7290 (-4.64%).

2012 Avg (January) 117.7224
2011 Avg (January) 123.4515

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Month High Low Average
January 120.1221 114.9045 117.7224
February 116.1154 112.3256 114.2019
March 115.5753 112.4832 114.0998
April 114.5040 112.2974 113.4832
May 118.3911 112.2632 115.2341
June 118.9287 115.0040 116.8696
July 118.9679 115.0151 117.2966
August 117.5162 112.5357 114.9523
September 112.4623 107.0022 109.2454
October 108.3522 106.0907 107.0294
November 108.1229 104.5092 106.6992
December 104.4548 100.9805 102.5672