YEARLY HIGH
1.8351 XOF
YEARLY LOW
1.6440 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7307 XOF

2012 MRO to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MRO to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 9, valuing the pair at 1.8351. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 1.6440.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1910 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7633 to the December average rate of 1.6755, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.8351 was up 1.49% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.8082, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,175 XOF
2011 Average 8,433 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 8,220 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 955.21 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.8158
1.6627
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MRO 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 1.7402, compared to 1.7212 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0189 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7402
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7212

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.1175 XOF (High: 1.8228 / Low: 1.7053). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0328 XOF (High: 1.6976 / Low: 1.6649).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1175
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0328

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 0.0620 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0620

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 1.8031) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.6668), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1363 (+8.18%).

2012 Avg (July) 1.8031
2011 Avg (July) 1.6668

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8065 1.7203 1.7633
February 1.7400 1.6672 1.7064
March 1.7240 1.6800 1.6990
April 1.7484 1.6773 1.7195
May 1.8228 1.7053 1.7604
June 1.8339 1.7678 1.7924
July 1.8351 1.7719 1.8031
August 1.7822 1.7296 1.7562
September 1.7320 1.6580 1.6941
October 1.6976 1.6649 1.6821
November 1.7341 1.6953 1.7165
December 1.7054 1.6440 1.6755