2012 ALL to XAF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 ALL to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the ALL to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 11, valuing the pair at 4.8007. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 22, dropping to 4.6672.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1336 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.7416 to the December average rate of 4.6946, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 4.8007 was down 2.11% compared to the 2011 peak of 4.9040, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ALL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
ALL to XAF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 4.7123, compared to 4.7258 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0135 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 0.0865 XAF (High: 4.7570 / Low: 4.6706). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0180 XAF (High: 4.7027 / Low: 4.6847).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween April and August, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0540 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 4.7711) against the same month in 2011 (average: 4.6915), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0796 (+1.70%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.7598 | 4.7070 | 4.7416 |
| February | 4.7324 | 4.6739 | 4.7123 |
| March | 4.7134 | 4.6696 | 4.6900 |
| April | 4.7051 | 4.6672 | 4.6853 |
| May | 4.7387 | 4.6756 | 4.7063 |
| June | 4.7776 | 4.7044 | 4.7382 |
| July | 4.8007 | 4.7475 | 4.7711 |
| August | 4.7945 | 4.7419 | 4.7764 |
| September | 4.7570 | 4.6706 | 4.7223 |
| October | 4.7165 | 4.6833 | 4.6966 |
| November | 4.7027 | 4.6847 | 4.6938 |
| December | 4.7091 | 4.6869 | 4.6946 |