YEARLY HIGH
30.2871 XOF
YEARLY LOW
27.1113 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
28.7407 XOF

2012 ETB to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ETB to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 30.2871. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 27.1113.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.1758 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 29.3762 to the December average rate of 27.4405, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 30.2871 was down 23.91% compared to the 2011 peak of 39.8021, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 151,436 XOF
2011 Average 150,660 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 135,557 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,878.90 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

30.0737
27.2011
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 28.9503, compared to 28.5312 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4191 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 28.9503
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 28.5312

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 1.7188 XOF (High: 29.9875 / Low: 28.2687). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4695 XOF (High: 28.1791 / Low: 27.7096).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.7188
October Spread (Stable) ±0.4695

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 1.1670 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1670

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 29.8343) against the same month in 2011 (average: 27.0195), the exchange rate shifted by +2.8148 (+10.42%).

2012 Avg (July) 29.8343
2011 Avg (July) 27.0195

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 29.9240 28.7235 29.3762
February 29.0248 28.0929 28.5896
March 28.8623 28.2143 28.4910
April 28.7860 28.2143 28.5476
May 29.9875 28.2687 29.1290
June 30.0492 29.2197 29.5685
July 30.2871 29.2759 29.8343
August 29.8584 28.9687 29.4805
September 28.9911 27.7171 28.3135
October 28.1791 27.7096 27.9527
November 28.4352 27.7584 28.1655
December 27.8582 27.1113 27.4405