YEARLY HIGH
205.7461 XOF
YEARLY LOW
182.4309 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
193.5476 XOF

2012 PEN to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PEN to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 205.7461. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 182.4309.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 23.3152 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 188.7404 to the December average rate of 194.9222, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 205.7461 was up 9.33% compared to the 2011 peak of 188.1848, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,028,730 XOF
2011 Average 856,589 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 912,154 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 116,576.00 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

204.0913
183.1744
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 189.1706, compared to 197.9246 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 8.7540 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 189.1706
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 197.9246

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 10.4369 XOF (High: 205.7461 / Low: 195.3092). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.6796 XOF (High: 196.6117 / Low: 193.9321).

July Spread (Volatile) ±10.4369
October Spread (Stable) ±2.6796

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 6.3727 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.3727

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 202.3483) against the same month in 2011 (average: 167.4109), the exchange rate shifted by +34.9374 (+20.87%).

2012 Avg (July) 202.3483
2011 Avg (July) 167.4109

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 192.1984 185.0187 188.7404
February 187.3557 182.4309 184.9174
March 188.3012 184.0813 185.9292
April 188.9562 184.1106 187.6328
May 195.4324 187.5252 192.0604
June 198.1859 193.7226 195.7433
July 205.7461 195.3092 202.3483
August 204.2803 199.6193 202.2927
September 199.9702 192.2320 195.9200
October 196.6117 193.9321 195.2497
November 198.6255 195.1739 196.8146
December 197.0665 193.2338 194.9222