YEARLY HIGH
308.5310 XOF
YEARLY LOW
284.8511 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
293.7300 XOF

2012 TOP to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the TOP to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 2, valuing the pair at 308.5310. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 25, dropping to 284.8511.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 23.6798 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 291.9678 to the December average rate of 287.5728, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 308.5310 was up 4.34% compared to the 2011 peak of 295.7076, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,542,655 XOF
2011 Average 1,345,821 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 1,424,256 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 118,399.14 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

303.8462
286.0934
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TOP 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 292.8978, compared to 294.5622 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.6643 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 292.8978
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 294.5622

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 18.5734 XOF (High: 308.0129 / Low: 289.4395). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.4151 XOF (High: 291.1130 / Low: 285.6979).

July Spread (Volatile) ±18.5734
December Spread (Stable) ±5.4151

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 9.6912 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -9.6912

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 302.3668) against the same month in 2011 (average: 279.6052), the exchange rate shifted by +22.7617 (+8.14%).

2012 Avg (August) 302.3668
2011 Avg (August) 279.6052

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 295.8296 286.7589 291.9678
February 297.8052 287.9005 293.2986
March 299.1457 291.1767 294.5259
April 295.1594 289.4689 293.0934
May 302.2285 286.5500 291.9145
June 295.1098 289.4116 292.5868
July 308.0129 289.4395 300.0299
August 308.5310 297.6525 302.3668
September 297.7470 288.5076 292.6756
October 295.4613 287.0818 290.3176
November 301.3864 284.8511 294.4103
December 291.1130 285.6979 287.5728