YEARLY HIGH
147.9099 XOF
YEARLY LOW
133.2542 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
138.9972 XOF

2012 AED to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the AED to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 147.9099. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 133.2542.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.6556 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 138.4232 to the December average rate of 136.2186, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 147.9099 was up 7.03% compared to the 2011 peak of 138.1954, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 739,549 XOF
2011 Average 642,300 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 666,271 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 73,278.23 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

146.2216
134.1379
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AED 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 137.7712, compared to 140.2232 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.4520 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 137.7712
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 140.2232

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 9.2515 XOF (High: 144.0802 / Low: 134.8286). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.0458 XOF (High: 138.5834 / Low: 136.5376).

May Spread (Volatile) ±9.2515
October Spread (Stable) ±2.0458

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 5.3059 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.3059

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 145.2146) against the same month in 2011 (average: 124.9848), the exchange rate shifted by +20.2297 (+16.19%).

2012 Avg (July) 145.2146
2011 Avg (July) 124.9848

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 140.9757 135.6462 138.4232
February 137.0029 133.2542 135.1449
March 136.8206 133.8768 135.2812
April 136.8355 133.8768 135.7668
May 144.0802 134.8286 139.4844
June 144.3560 140.8788 142.5268
July 147.9099 141.4510 145.2146
August 146.4777 141.9294 144.1508
September 142.0774 136.0858 138.8449
October 138.5834 136.5376 137.6707
November 140.6518 137.4134 139.2395
December 138.1826 134.8160 136.2186