YEARLY HIGH
66.4901 XOF
YEARLY LOW
56.8585 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
62.2934 XOF

2012 NAD to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the NAD to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 13, valuing the pair at 66.4901. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 4, dropping to 56.8585.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.6316 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 63.4421 to the December average rate of 57.9823, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 66.4901 was down 10.56% compared to the 2011 peak of 74.3415, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 332,451 XOF
2011 Average 326,316 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 284,293 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 48,157.77 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

66.1326
57.2414
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NAD 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 63.7692, compared to 60.8176 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.9516 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 63.7692
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 60.8176

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was August, with a trading range of 4.2783 XOF (High: 66.0675 / Low: 61.7892). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.7096 XOF (High: 63.4077 / Low: 61.6981).

August Spread (Volatile) ±4.2783
June Spread (Stable) ±1.7096

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 3.1382 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.1382

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 65.3917) against the same month in 2011 (average: 67.8730), the exchange rate shifted by -2.4813 (-3.66%).

2012 Avg (March) 65.3917
2011 Avg (March) 67.8730

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 64.1658 62.2617 63.4421
February 66.3362 64.0433 64.7981
March 66.4901 64.1715 65.3917
April 64.4920 62.5824 63.7470
May 64.5681 61.6306 62.8725
June 63.4077 61.6981 62.3636
July 65.4779 63.4049 64.6699
August 66.0675 61.7892 64.0388
September 62.7331 60.4654 61.6046
October 61.1382 57.2240 58.4664
November 59.3031 56.9925 58.1433
December 58.7666 56.8585 57.9823