YEARLY HIGH
41.1281 XOF
YEARLY LOW
34.4102 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
37.2452 XOF

2012 SCR to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SCR to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 11, valuing the pair at 41.1281. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 3, dropping to 34.4102.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.7178 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 36.6363 to the December average rate of 38.2188, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 41.1281 was up 1.46% compared to the 2011 peak of 40.5348, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 205,640 XOF
2011 Average 189,486 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 172,051 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 33,589.25 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

40.4029
34.7846
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 35.8931, compared to 38.5973 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.7042 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 35.8931
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 38.5973

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 3.3019 XOF (High: 38.3834 / Low: 35.0815). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8380 XOF (High: 39.0062 / Low: 38.1682).

January Spread (Volatile) ±3.3019
October Spread (Stable) ±0.8380

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 1.2020 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 39.9347) against the same month in 2011 (average: 37.3678), the exchange rate shifted by +2.5669 (+6.87%).

2012 Avg (August) 39.9347
2011 Avg (August) 37.3678

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 38.3834 35.0815 36.6363
February 36.1721 34.5883 35.4343
March 36.4193 34.4582 35.2528
April 36.2495 34.4102 35.5587
May 36.9705 35.0439 36.2349
June 37.2235 35.6220 36.2419
July 38.4535 35.6480 36.7014
August 41.1281 37.9803 39.9347
September 40.2959 38.3872 39.1954
October 39.0062 38.1682 38.5841
November 39.5453 38.3945 38.9495
December 38.8279 37.8047 38.2188