YEARLY HIGH
39.3947 STD
YEARLY LOW
35.9368 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
37.4790 STD

2012 XOF to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the XOF to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 10, valuing the pair at 39.3947. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 11, dropping to 35.9368.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.4578 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 37.3420 to the December average rate of 37.4411, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 39.3947 was up 1.51% compared to the 2011 peak of 38.8088, 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 196,973 STD
2011 Average 186,984 STD
Yearly Trough Low 179,684 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,289.08 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

38.6488
36.6449
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XOF to STD 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 37.2132, compared to 37.7448 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5316 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 37.2132
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 37.7448

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 1.5390 STD (High: 39.3947 / Low: 37.8557). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2319 STD (High: 37.5764 / Low: 37.3445).

September Spread (Volatile) ±1.5390
December Spread (Stable) ±0.2319

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.6319 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6319

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2012: 38.4818) against the same month in 2011 (average: 37.0801), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4017 (+3.78%).

2012 Avg (September) 38.4818
2011 Avg (September) 37.0801

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 37.8366 36.4603 37.3420
February 37.7450 37.0850 37.3774
March 37.8744 37.2054 37.3839
April 37.7092 37.0506 37.3890
May 37.4557 35.9654 36.9753
June 37.4440 35.9368 36.8119
July 37.6854 36.6983 37.1557
August 38.7502 37.4853 38.0343
September 39.3947 37.8557 38.4818
October 38.7214 37.3278 37.9939
November 37.6392 37.2192 37.3619
December 37.5764 37.3445 37.4411