YEARLY HIGH
198.0853 XOF
YEARLY LOW
112.2284 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
154.7207 XOF

2012 SDG to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SDG to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 1, valuing the pair at 198.0853. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 112.2284.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 85.8569 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 189.9987 to the December average rate of 113.3794, the exchange rate registered a net change of -40.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 198.0853 was down 2.16% compared to the 2011 peak of 202.4542, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 990,427 XOF
2011 Average 886,193 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 561,142 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 429,284.47 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

203.9412
105.1465
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 189.1285, compared to 120.3128 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 68.8158 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 189.1285
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 120.3128

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 74.5437 XOF (High: 194.8983 / Low: 120.3546). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6685 XOF (High: 115.2869 / Low: 113.6185).

July Spread (Volatile) ±74.5437
October Spread (Stable) ±1.6685

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 52.6992 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -52.6992

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 195.7083) against the same month in 2011 (average: 170.4995), the exchange rate shifted by +25.2088 (+14.79%).

2012 Avg (June) 195.7083
2011 Avg (June) 170.4995

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 193.6889 186.1391 189.9987
February 188.1444 182.7216 185.5221
March 187.9212 183.3070 185.6110
April 187.7893 183.3070 186.4098
May 197.6422 185.1507 191.5213
June 198.0853 193.7990 195.7083
July 194.8983 120.3546 143.0091
August 121.0982 117.5949 119.5428
September 117.6532 113.2245 115.4550
October 115.2869 113.6185 114.5792
November 117.0844 114.4555 115.9111
December 114.9779 112.2284 113.3794