YEARLY HIGH
9.8618 XOF
YEARLY LOW
6.9748 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.1439 XOF

2012 SYP to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SYP to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 9.8618. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 6.9748.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.8870 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.3764 to the December average rate of 7.0477, the exchange rate registered a net change of -24.84% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 9.8618 was down 8.67% compared to the 2011 peak of 10.7983, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 49,309 XOF
2011 Average 49,100 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 34,874 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,434.99 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

9.6093
6.8148
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SYP 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 8.6809, compared to 7.6070 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.0739 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.6809
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.6070

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 1.1907 XOF (High: 9.8618 / Low: 8.6711). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1622 XOF (High: 7.4599 / Low: 7.2977).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.1907
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1622

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.7291 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7291

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 9.3764) against the same month in 2011 (average: 10.5020), the exchange rate shifted by -1.1256 (-10.72%).

2012 Avg (January) 9.3764
2011 Avg (January) 10.5020

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.8618 8.6711 9.3764
February 8.7687 8.5186 8.6473
March 8.7580 8.5593 8.6528
April 8.7595 8.5593 8.6882
May 8.7173 8.2033 8.5165
June 8.3025 8.1054 8.2040
July 8.3751 8.1218 8.2782
August 8.1778 7.8275 8.0663
September 7.8322 7.4568 7.5983
October 7.4599 7.2977 7.3775
November 7.3611 7.1145 7.2740
December 7.1496 6.9748 7.0477