YEARLY HIGH
0.3653 DJF
YEARLY LOW
0.3275 DJF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3495 DJF

2012 XOF to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the XOF to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 29, valuing the pair at 0.3653. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 0.3275.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0379 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3508 to the December average rate of 0.3553, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.29% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.3653 was down 9.46% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.4035, 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 1,827 DJF
2011 Average 1,886 DJF
Yearly Trough Low 1,637 DJF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 189.39 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.3622
0.3310
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XOF to DJF 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 0.3533, compared to 0.3456 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0076 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3533
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3456

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0245 DJF (High: 0.3622 / Low: 0.3377). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0060 DJF (High: 0.3552 / Low: 0.3491).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0245
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0060

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 0.0093 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0093

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.3594) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.3693), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0099 (-2.68%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.3594
2011 Avg (February) 0.3693

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3585 0.3453 0.3508
February 0.3653 0.3540 0.3594
March 0.3640 0.3569 0.3596
April 0.3632 0.3556 0.3587
May 0.3622 0.3377 0.3494
June 0.3466 0.3382 0.3418
July 0.3422 0.3275 0.3336
August 0.3419 0.3312 0.3362
September 0.3565 0.3417 0.3491
October 0.3552 0.3491 0.3518
November 0.3524 0.3434 0.3478
December 0.3592 0.3500 0.3553