YEARLY HIGH
18.2883 SOS
YEARLY LOW
16.4676 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
17.4676 SOS

2012 XPF to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the XPF to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 18.2883. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 16.4676.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8207 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.5981 to the December average rate of 17.7176, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.68% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 18.2883 was down 8.30% compared to the 2011 peak of 19.9432, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 91,442 SOS
2011 Average 94,167 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 82,338 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,103.42 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

18.1342
16.5919
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF to SOS 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 17.6407, compared to 17.2946 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3461 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.6407
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.2946

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 1.1816 SOS (High: 18.0440 / Low: 16.8623). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3726 SOS (High: 17.8246 / Low: 17.4520).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.1816
October Spread (Stable) ±0.3726

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 0.5274 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5274

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 18.0056) against the same month in 2011 (average: 18.3163), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3107 (-1.70%).

2012 Avg (February) 18.0056
2011 Avg (February) 18.3163

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 17.8917 17.2588 17.5981
February 18.2883 17.7586 18.0056
March 18.1912 17.6705 17.9797
April 18.1655 17.7261 17.9030
May 18.0440 16.8623 17.3756
June 17.4124 16.6354 16.9821
July 17.1661 16.4676 16.7204
August 17.1629 16.6818 16.8691
September 17.8829 17.1085 17.4904
October 17.8246 17.4520 17.6172
November 17.5640 17.1798 17.3526
December 17.9259 17.5057 17.7176