2012 PLN to XOF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

162.4149 XOF

YEARLY LOW

145.7760 XOF

YEARLY AVERAGE

156.9491 XOF

2012 PLN to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PLN to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 15, valuing the pair at 162.4149. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 145.7760.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.6389 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 150.0410 to the December average rate of 160.2849, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.83% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 162.4149 was down 4.84% compared to the 2011 peak of 170.6816, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 3,248,299 XOF

2011 Average 3,192,608 XOF

Yearly Trough Low 2,915,520 XOF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 332,778.29 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

161.5442

148.9952

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN 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 154.7273, compared to 159.1710 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.4437 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 154.7273

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 159.1710

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 9.8646 XOF (High: 155.6406 / Low: 145.7760). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.3288 XOF (High: 158.1848 / Low: 155.8560).

January Spread (Volatile) ±9.8646

April Spread (Stable) ±2.3288

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 4.1055 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -4.1055

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2012: 158.9684) against the same month in 2011 (average: 150.6752), the exchange rate shifted by +8.2932 (+5.50%).

2012 Avg (September) 158.9684

2011 Avg (September) 150.6752

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	155.6406	145.7760	150.0410
February	159.6153	155.0111	156.8996
March	160.3577	157.4438	158.7577
April	158.1848	155.8560	157.0928
May	157.3498	149.3530	152.9873
June	155.1030	148.3177	152.5852
July	159.6957	154.8631	156.7450
August	162.3784	156.4541	160.4985
September	162.4149	156.2290	158.9684
October	161.1538	158.0072	159.7976
November	160.4013	157.0109	158.7316
December	161.6459	158.6991	160.2849