YEARLY HIGH
0.3038 XAF
YEARLY LOW
0.2613 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2840 XAF

2012 COP to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the COP to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 23, valuing the pair at 0.3038. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.2613.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0425 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2751 to the December average rate of 0.2791, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.45% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.3038 was up 11.42% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.2727, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,519,081 XAF
2011 Average 1,286,113 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 1,306,725 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 212,356.46 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.3014
0.2727
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

COP to XAF 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 0.2823, compared to 0.2858 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0035 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2823
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2858

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0203 XAF (High: 0.2817 / Low: 0.2613). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0052 XAF (High: 0.2833 / Low: 0.2780).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0203
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0052

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0106 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0106

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 0.2990) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2607), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0383 (+14.68%).

2012 Avg (July) 0.2990
2011 Avg (July) 0.2607

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2817 0.2613 0.2751
February 0.2804 0.2745 0.2782
March 0.2857 0.2780 0.2814
April 0.2833 0.2780 0.2812
May 0.2900 0.2813 0.2856
June 0.2962 0.2885 0.2922
July 0.3038 0.2889 0.2990
August 0.3005 0.2854 0.2932
September 0.2867 0.2785 0.2826
October 0.2828 0.2767 0.2801
November 0.2844 0.2770 0.2808
December 0.2821 0.2765 0.2791