YEARLY HIGH
2.5264 XOF
YEARLY LOW
2.2484 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.3701 XOF

2012 YER to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the YER to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 2.5264. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 23, dropping to 2.2484.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2780 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3270 to the December average rate of 2.3271, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.5264 was up 6.80% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.3656, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,632 XOF
2011 Average 10,998 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 11,242 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,389.81 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.5004
2.2658
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

YER to XOF 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 2.3447, compared to 2.3955 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0508 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3447
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.3955

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.1547 XOF (High: 2.4729 / Low: 2.3181). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0360 XOF (High: 2.3673 / Low: 2.3313).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1547
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0360

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0897 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0897

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 2.4808) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.1380), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3429 (+16.04%).

2012 Avg (July) 2.4808
2011 Avg (July) 2.1380

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.3635 2.2737 2.3270
February 2.3451 2.2484 2.2854
March 2.3383 2.2810 2.3066
April 2.3490 2.2883 2.3190
May 2.4729 2.3181 2.3900
June 2.4707 2.4162 2.4399
July 2.5264 2.4205 2.4808
August 2.5020 2.4242 2.4618
September 2.4270 2.3272 2.3721
October 2.3673 2.3313 2.3526
November 2.4016 2.3456 2.3786
December 2.3612 2.3030 2.3271