YEARLY HIGH
151.9373 XOF
YEARLY LOW
140.9369 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
147.2326 XOF

2012 RON to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the RON to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 16, valuing the pair at 151.9373. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 3, dropping to 140.9369.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.0004 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 151.0836 to the December average rate of 146.4265, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 151.9373 was down 6.56% compared to the 2011 peak of 162.6039, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 759,686 XOF
2011 Average 774,287 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 704,684 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 55,002.06 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

151.8129
143.0613
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON 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 149.4719, compared to 144.9933 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.4786 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 149.4719
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 144.9933

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was August, with a trading range of 6.2882 XOF (High: 147.2250 / Low: 140.9369). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9470 XOF (High: 151.3477 / Low: 150.4007).

August Spread (Volatile) ±6.2882
February Spread (Stable) ±0.9470

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 2.9781 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.9781

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 151.0836) against the same month in 2011 (average: 153.9095), the exchange rate shifted by -2.8259 (-1.84%).

2012 Avg (January) 151.0836
2011 Avg (January) 153.9095

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 151.9373 150.3393 151.0836
February 151.3477 150.4007 150.8609
March 150.8624 149.4931 150.2731
April 150.4524 148.7234 149.9253
May 149.0459 146.5428 147.7477
June 147.4816 146.4137 146.9407
July 147.4263 141.6312 143.9626
August 147.2250 140.9369 145.1774
September 147.1339 144.0760 145.7301
October 145.0054 143.0797 143.7906
November 145.6444 144.3943 144.8724
December 148.5204 144.4128 146.4265