YEARLY HIGH
2.3939 CDF
YEARLY LOW
2.1889 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.2944 CDF

2012 AMD to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the AMD to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 2.3939. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 28, dropping to 2.1889.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2049 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3551 to the December average rate of 2.2815, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.3939 was down 5.30% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.5279, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,969 CDF
2011 Average 12,243 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 10,945 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,024.63 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.3693
2.2006
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AMD 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 2.3200, compared to 2.2689 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0511 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3200
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2689

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.1198 CDF (High: 2.3090 / Low: 2.1892). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0220 CDF (High: 2.2843 / Low: 2.2623).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.1198
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0220

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0879 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0879

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 2.3551) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.4886), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1335 (-5.37%).

2012 Avg (January) 2.3551
2011 Avg (January) 2.4886

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.3939 2.3393 2.3551
February 2.3866 2.3250 2.3550
March 2.3732 2.3352 2.3552
April 2.3621 2.3201 2.3374
May 2.3350 2.2462 2.3025
June 2.2793 2.1889 2.2147
July 2.3090 2.1892 2.2700
August 2.2649 2.2330 2.2497
September 2.2778 2.2407 2.2621
October 2.2843 2.2623 2.2745
November 2.3008 2.2568 2.2754
December 2.3008 2.2661 2.2815