YEARLY HIGH
253.9969 CDF
YEARLY LOW
246.3460 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
250.4542 CDF

2012 AED to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the AED to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 6, valuing the pair at 253.9969. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 246.3460.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.6509 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 248.2066 to the December average rate of 251.9824, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 253.9969 was up 1.01% compared to the 2011 peak of 251.4641, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,269,984 CDF
2011 Average 1,240,893 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 1,231,730 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 38,254.66 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

252.6177
247.8056
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AED to CDF 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 249.1954, compared to 251.7130 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.5176 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 249.1954
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 251.7130

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 6.3244 CDF (High: 252.7032 / Low: 246.3787). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9405 CDF (High: 252.2110 / Low: 251.2705).

February Spread (Volatile) ±6.3244
October Spread (Stable) ±0.9405

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.2343 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2343

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 251.9824) against the same month in 2011 (average: 246.3197), the exchange rate shifted by +5.6627 (+2.30%).

2012 Avg (December) 251.9824
2011 Avg (December) 246.3197

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 252.2500 246.3460 248.2066
February 252.7032 246.3787 249.2639
March 251.8419 247.5270 249.4691
April 251.9854 247.9407 249.3616
May 252.0293 247.4468 249.3156
June 253.0052 247.6709 249.5556
July 252.2176 248.8466 250.9659
August 252.5555 250.7923 251.6807
September 252.4444 251.0406 251.6151
October 252.2110 251.2705 251.8173
November 253.8572 251.4197 252.2167
December 253.9969 250.2003 251.9824