YEARLY HIGH
6.9462 XOF
YEARLY LOW
5.7432 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.4008 XOF

2012 JPY to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the JPY to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 6.9462. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 5.7432.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2030 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.6065 to the December average rate of 5.9737, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 6.9462 was up 5.88% compared to the 2011 peak of 6.5607, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 3,473,117 XOF
2011 Average 2,962,895 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 2,871,612 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 601,505.14 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

6.8307
5.8957
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY 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 6.3526, compared to 6.4490 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0965 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.3526
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.4490

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.5632 XOF (High: 6.7418 / Low: 6.1787). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2284 XOF (High: 6.5257 / Low: 6.2973).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.5632
October Spread (Stable) ±0.2284

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.3429 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3429

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 6.7528) against the same month in 2011 (average: 5.7891), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9637 (+16.65%).

2012 Avg (July) 6.7528
2011 Avg (July) 5.7891

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.7455 6.4325 6.6065
February 6.5760 6.0596 6.3224
March 6.1753 5.9209 6.0227
April 6.2382 5.9269 6.1316
May 6.7418 6.1787 6.4284
June 6.7927 6.4874 6.6038
July 6.9462 6.5189 6.7528
August 6.8756 6.6418 6.7265
September 6.6579 6.3579 6.5232
October 6.5257 6.2973 6.4016
November 6.5043 6.1197 6.3166
December 6.1602 5.7432 5.9737