YEARLY HIGH
305.6984 XAF
YEARLY LOW
272.7300 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
285.9612 XAF

2012 ANG to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ANG to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 305.6984. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 272.7300.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 32.9684 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 283.9961 to the December average rate of 280.5603, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 305.6984 was up 7.84% compared to the 2011 peak of 283.4839, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,528,492 XAF
2011 Average 1,331,730 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 1,363,650 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 164,841.98 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

302.4110
274.7260
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ANG 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 282.5935, compared to 289.3288 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.7354 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 282.5935
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 289.3288

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 18.8517 XAF (High: 295.9299 / Low: 277.0782). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.0838 XAF (High: 286.0408 / Low: 280.9570).

May Spread (Volatile) ±18.8517
October Spread (Stable) ±5.0838

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 11.6582 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -11.6582

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 300.1040) against the same month in 2011 (average: 258.2247), the exchange rate shifted by +41.8793 (+16.22%).

2012 Avg (July) 300.1040
2011 Avg (July) 258.2247

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 289.2773 277.9893 283.9961
February 280.6735 272.7300 277.0331
March 280.8906 274.8441 277.4441
April 280.4442 274.8441 278.3956
May 295.9299 277.0782 286.2827
June 296.0666 288.4291 292.4093
July 305.6984 291.0018 300.1040
August 303.1648 293.9435 298.1002
September 294.3151 281.3333 286.4420
October 286.0408 280.9570 283.7125
November 290.2477 283.5930 287.0542
December 284.7815 276.3837 280.5603