2012 XOF to CDF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.8781 CDF

YEARLY LOW

1.7031 CDF

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.8029 CDF

2012 XOF to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the XOF to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 3, valuing the pair at 1.8781. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 1.7031.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1750 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7934 to the December average rate of 1.8499, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.8781 was down 9.59% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.0774, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,391 CDF

2011 Average 9,671 CDF

Yearly Trough Low 8,516 CDF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 875.14 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.8620

1.7162

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XOF to CDF 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 1.8096, compared to 1.7963 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0134 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8096

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7963

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.1097 CDF (High: 1.8418 / Low: 1.7321). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0300 CDF (High: 1.8444 / Low: 1.8144).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1097

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0300

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0488 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0488

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2012: 1.8368) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.0021), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1653 (-8.26%).

2012 Avg (April) 1.8368

2011 Avg (April) 2.0021

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.8583	1.7571	1.7934
February	1.8722	1.8162	1.8445
March	1.8681	1.8188	1.8441
April	1.8781	1.8222	1.8368
May	1.8418	1.7321	1.7880
June	1.7801	1.7269	1.7510
July	1.7631	1.7031	1.7284
August	1.7765	1.7149	1.7461
September	1.8459	1.7715	1.8125
October	1.8444	1.8144	1.8292
November	1.8464	1.7888	1.8115
December	1.8629	1.8325	1.8499