YEARLY HIGH
201.0802 XOF
YEARLY LOW
181.3074 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
188.9709 XOF

2012 XCD to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the XCD to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 201.0802. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 181.3074.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 19.7728 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 188.2731 to the December average rate of 185.1784, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 201.0802 was up 6.90% compared to the 2011 peak of 188.0957, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,005,401 XOF
2011 Average 875,783 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 906,537 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 98,863.94 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

198.0708
182.5571
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 187.4247, compared to 190.5171 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.0925 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 187.4247
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 190.5171

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 12.5641 XOF (High: 195.9898 / Low: 183.4257). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.7808 XOF (High: 188.3981 / Low: 185.6173).

May Spread (Volatile) ±12.5641
October Spread (Stable) ±2.7808

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 7.1856 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.1856

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 196.7779) against the same month in 2011 (average: 170.5130), the exchange rate shifted by +26.2650 (+15.40%).

2012 Avg (July) 196.7779
2011 Avg (July) 170.5130

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 191.7963 184.5120 188.2731
February 186.3582 181.3074 183.8499
March 186.1229 182.1144 184.0297
April 186.1299 182.1315 184.6980
May 195.9898 183.4257 189.7371
June 196.5301 191.9958 193.9601
July 201.0802 191.4548 196.7779
August 199.1302 192.9452 195.9435
September 193.1716 185.0131 188.7579
October 188.3981 185.6173 187.1556
November 191.2070 186.8066 189.2894
December 187.8475 183.2691 185.1784