YEARLY HIGH
0.3338 XOF
YEARLY LOW
0.3009 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3149 XOF

2012 SOS to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SOS to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 0.3338. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 25, dropping to 0.3009.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0329 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3121 to the December average rate of 0.3102, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.3338 was up 5.62% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.3160, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,669 XOF
2011 Average 1,461 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 1,505 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 164.42 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.3312
0.3031
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS 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 0.3117, compared to 0.3180 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0063 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3117
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3180

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0207 XOF (High: 0.3254 / Low: 0.3047). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0065 XOF (High: 0.3150 / Low: 0.3086).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0207
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0065

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0117 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0117

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 0.3288) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2821), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0467 (+16.56%).

2012 Avg (July) 0.3288
2011 Avg (July) 0.2821

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3185 0.3064 0.3121
February 0.3098 0.3009 0.3054
March 0.3112 0.3022 0.3057
April 0.3102 0.3022 0.3071
May 0.3254 0.3047 0.3166
June 0.3303 0.3193 0.3235
July 0.3338 0.3204 0.3288
August 0.3295 0.3208 0.3259
September 0.3215 0.3075 0.3142
October 0.3150 0.3086 0.3121
November 0.3195 0.3128 0.3168
December 0.3139 0.3067 0.3102