YEARLY HIGH
66.5333 XOF
YEARLY LOW
56.6321 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
62.2921 XOF

2012 ZAR to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ZAR to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 13, valuing the pair at 66.5333. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 56.6321.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.9012 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 63.4803 to the December average rate of 57.9956, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 66.5333 was down 10.63% compared to the 2011 peak of 74.4465, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 3,326,665 XOF
2011 Average 3,262,447 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 2,831,603 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 495,061.40 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

66.0971
57.2591
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR 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 63.7713, compared to 60.8129 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.9584 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 63.7713
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 60.8129

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was August, with a trading range of 4.2663 XOF (High: 66.1129 / Low: 61.8466). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.7645 XOF (High: 63.3367 / Low: 61.5722).

August Spread (Volatile) ±4.2663
June Spread (Stable) ±1.7645

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 3.2672 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.2672

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 65.3606) against the same month in 2011 (average: 67.9120), the exchange rate shifted by -2.5514 (-3.76%).

2012 Avg (March) 65.3606
2011 Avg (March) 67.9120

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 64.2247 62.2720 63.4803
February 66.3130 64.1551 64.8433
March 66.5333 63.8645 65.3606
April 64.4872 62.5374 63.7050
May 64.5409 61.6420 62.8828
June 63.3367 61.5722 62.3558
July 65.4188 63.3374 64.7110
August 66.1129 61.8466 64.1014
September 62.8567 60.5594 61.6219
October 60.9365 56.8814 58.3548
November 59.3433 56.9354 58.0927
December 58.6165 56.6321 57.9956