2012 NPR to XOF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 NPR to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the NPR to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 6, valuing the pair at 6.4336. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 5.6354.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7982 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.1955 to the December average rate of 5.7212, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.65% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 6.4336 was down 9.56% compared to the 2011 peak of 7.1136, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 NPR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
NPR 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 6.0781, compared to 5.8949 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1832 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.4140 XOF (High: 6.3260 / Low: 5.9120). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1427 XOF (High: 5.9790 / Low: 5.8363).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1406 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 6.2921) against the same month in 2011 (average: 6.7589), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4668 (-6.91%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6.3260 | 5.9120 | 6.1955 |
| February | 6.4336 | 6.1043 | 6.2921 |
| March | 6.3137 | 6.0198 | 6.1776 |
| April | 6.1486 | 5.8963 | 6.0369 |
| May | 5.9790 | 5.8363 | 5.9102 |
| June | 5.9788 | 5.7604 | 5.8565 |
| July | 6.1071 | 5.8969 | 6.0342 |
| August | 6.0500 | 5.8711 | 5.9631 |
| September | 6.0168 | 5.7299 | 5.8534 |
| October | 6.0992 | 5.8476 | 5.9652 |
| November | 5.9256 | 5.6791 | 5.8325 |
| December | 5.8193 | 5.6354 | 5.7212 |