2012 RUB to XOF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 RUB to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the RUB to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 15, valuing the pair at 17.0737. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 1, dropping to 15.6686.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4050 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.2153 to the December average rate of 16.2869, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 17.0737 was up 1.27% compared to the 2011 peak of 16.8602, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 RUB based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
RUB 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 16.5393, compared to 16.3466 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1927 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 1.0593 XOF (High: 16.9400 / Low: 15.8807). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2075 XOF (High: 16.9993 / Low: 16.7918).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.6950 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 16.9345) against the same month in 2011 (average: 16.5188), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4158 (+2.52%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16.5636 | 15.7221 | 16.2153 |
| February | 16.8575 | 16.4800 | 16.6427 |
| March | 17.0737 | 16.7259 | 16.9345 |
| April | 16.9993 | 16.7918 | 16.9203 |
| May | 16.9400 | 15.8807 | 16.6089 |
| June | 16.1795 | 15.6686 | 15.9139 |
| July | 16.8472 | 15.9201 | 16.4322 |
| August | 16.8200 | 16.1232 | 16.5718 |
| September | 16.4698 | 16.0975 | 16.2440 |
| October | 16.3577 | 16.1086 | 16.2532 |
| November | 16.4041 | 16.1699 | 16.2915 |
| December | 16.4741 | 16.1072 | 16.2869 |