YEARLY HIGH
0.0278 XOF
YEARLY LOW
0.0254 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0267 XOF

2012 STD to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the STD to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 11, valuing the pair at 0.0278. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 10, dropping to 0.0254.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0024 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0268 to the December average rate of 0.0267, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0278 was down 1.23% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0282, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 139 XOF
2011 Average 134 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 127 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12.21 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0273
0.0259
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

STD 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 0.0269, compared to 0.0265 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0269
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0265

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was June, with a trading range of 0.0011 XOF (High: 0.0278 / Low: 0.0267). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 XOF (High: 0.0268 / Low: 0.0266).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0011
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 0.0272) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0267), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0005 (+1.87%).

2012 Avg (June) 0.0272
2011 Avg (June) 0.0267

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0274 0.0264 0.0268
February 0.0270 0.0265 0.0268
March 0.0269 0.0264 0.0267
April 0.0270 0.0265 0.0267
May 0.0278 0.0267 0.0270
June 0.0278 0.0267 0.0272
July 0.0272 0.0265 0.0269
August 0.0267 0.0258 0.0263
September 0.0264 0.0254 0.0260
October 0.0268 0.0258 0.0263
November 0.0269 0.0266 0.0268
December 0.0268 0.0266 0.0267