YEARLY HIGH
0.1741 JPY
YEARLY LOW
0.1440 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1565 JPY

2012 XOF to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the XOF to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.1741. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 0.1440.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0302 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1514 to the December average rate of 0.1675, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.64% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1741 was down 6.36% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1859, 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 871 JPY
2011 Average 846 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 720 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 150.78 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1694
0.1462
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XOF to JPY 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 0.1577, compared to 0.1554 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0023 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1577
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1554

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0135 JPY (High: 0.1618 / Low: 0.1483). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0051 JPY (High: 0.1506 / Low: 0.1454).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0135
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0051

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0075 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0075

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.1675) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1563), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0112 (+7.17%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.1675
2011 Avg (December) 0.1563

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1555 0.1482 0.1514
February 0.1650 0.1521 0.1583
March 0.1689 0.1619 0.1661
April 0.1687 0.1603 0.1631
May 0.1618 0.1483 0.1556
June 0.1541 0.1472 0.1515
July 0.1534 0.1440 0.1481
August 0.1506 0.1454 0.1487
September 0.1573 0.1502 0.1533
October 0.1588 0.1532 0.1562
November 0.1634 0.1537 0.1584
December 0.1741 0.1623 0.1675