2012 AFN to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

11.2793 XAF

YEARLY LOW

9.5771 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

10.4198 XAF

2012 AFN to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the AFN to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 11.2793. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 9.5771.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7022 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.0205 to the December average rate of 9.7190, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.81% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 11.2793 was down 4.33% compared to the 2011 peak of 11.7894, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 56,397 XAF

2011 Average 53,770 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 47,885 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,511.22 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

11.1749

9.5867

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to XAF 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 10.5597, compared to 10.2799 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2798 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.5597

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.2799

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.8034 XAF (High: 10.8555 / Low: 10.0520). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2195 XAF (High: 10.3835 / Low: 10.1639).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.8034

March Spread (Stable) ±0.2195

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.7180 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7180

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 11.0205) against the same month in 2011 (average: 11.5868), the exchange rate shifted by -0.5663 (-4.89%).

2012 Avg (January) 11.0205

2011 Avg (January) 11.5868

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	11.2793	10.7495	11.0205
February	10.8555	10.0520	10.3025
March	10.3835	10.1639	10.2685
April	10.4071	10.1868	10.3193
May	10.9634	10.2615	10.6062
June	10.9652	10.7259	10.8409
July	11.2432	10.7605	11.0425
August	11.0870	10.7749	10.9435
September	10.7825	10.0196	10.3545
October	10.0128	9.7117	9.8315
November	9.9190	9.6257	9.7882
December	9.9158	9.5771	9.7190