2012 ARS to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

120.1276 XAF

YEARLY LOW

100.9936 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

112.4172 XAF

2012 ARS to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ARS to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 16, valuing the pair at 120.1276. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 100.9936.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 19.1340 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 117.7107 to the December average rate of 102.5589, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 120.1276 was down 5.81% compared to the 2011 peak of 127.5386, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 600,638 XAF

2011 Average 576,068 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 504,968 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 95,670.18 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

119.2259

101.0437

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS 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 115.2307, compared to 109.6036 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.6271 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 115.2307

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 109.6036

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 6.0730 XAF (High: 118.5096 / Low: 112.4366). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.2742 XAF (High: 114.5192 / Low: 112.2450).

May Spread (Volatile) ±6.0730

April Spread (Stable) ±2.2742

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 5.7275 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -5.7275

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 117.7107) against the same month in 2011 (average: 125.2754), the exchange rate shifted by -7.5647 (-6.04%).

2012 Avg (January) 117.7107

2011 Avg (January) 125.2754

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	120.1276	114.7644	117.7107
February	115.6904	112.1612	114.0946
March	115.4603	112.5415	114.0448
April	114.5192	112.2450	113.4102
May	118.5096	112.4366	115.2691
June	118.9843	115.0163	116.8546
July	119.0760	115.0192	117.3000
August	117.6235	112.5523	114.9095
September	112.4618	107.0618	109.1821
October	108.3520	106.0498	107.0087
November	108.1070	104.5261	106.6626
December	104.4640	100.9936	102.5589