YEARLY HIGH
66.4914 XOF
YEARLY LOW
56.9425 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
62.2871 XOF

2012 SZL to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SZL to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 13, valuing the pair at 66.4914. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 4, dropping to 56.9425.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.5489 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 63.4629 to the December average rate of 57.9953, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 66.4914 was down 10.99% compared to the 2011 peak of 74.6997, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 332,457 XOF
2011 Average 326,947 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 284,713 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 47,744.64 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

66.0913
57.2593
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL 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 63.7753, compared to 60.7989 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.9764 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 63.7753
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 60.7989

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was August, with a trading range of 4.3246 XOF (High: 66.0449 / Low: 61.7203). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.7302 XOF (High: 58.6727 / Low: 56.9425).

August Spread (Volatile) ±4.3246
December Spread (Stable) ±1.7302

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 3.0906 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.0906

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 65.3553) against the same month in 2011 (average: 67.8089), the exchange rate shifted by -2.4537 (-3.62%).

2012 Avg (March) 65.3553
2011 Avg (March) 67.8089

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 64.1473 62.2859 63.4629
February 66.3765 64.0899 64.8213
March 66.4914 64.1848 65.3553
April 64.5159 62.5661 63.7721
May 64.5925 61.6717 62.8425
June 63.4874 61.4339 62.3979
July 65.4753 63.4323 64.6414
August 66.0449 61.7203 64.0266
September 62.7108 60.0603 61.5346
October 61.0991 57.2245 58.4440
November 59.2317 57.0501 58.1515
December 58.6727 56.9425 57.9953