YEARLY HIGH
303.7644 XAF
YEARLY LOW
272.8519 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
285.0800 XAF

2012 AWG to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the AWG to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 303.7644. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 272.8519.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 30.9125 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 283.9838 to the December average rate of 279.4902, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 303.7644 was up 7.15% compared to the 2011 peak of 283.4918, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,518,822 XAF
2011 Average 1,327,501 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 1,364,260 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 154,562.56 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

300.0180
274.9499
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AWG 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 282.5681, compared to 287.5918 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.0237 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 282.5681
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 287.5918

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 18.8522 XAF (High: 295.9381 / Low: 277.0859). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.1230 XAF (High: 284.2850 / Low: 280.1621).

May Spread (Volatile) ±18.8522
October Spread (Stable) ±4.1230

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 11.0031 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -11.0031

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 297.9290) against the same month in 2011 (average: 256.6609), the exchange rate shifted by +41.2681 (+16.08%).

2012 Avg (July) 297.9290
2011 Avg (July) 256.6609

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 289.2853 277.9893 283.9838
February 280.6579 272.8519 277.0389
March 280.8985 274.7457 277.4381
April 280.4520 274.8517 278.3686
May 295.9381 277.0859 286.2568
June 296.0749 288.4372 292.3225
July 303.7644 290.2378 297.9290
August 300.7856 291.2368 295.6012
September 291.6352 278.8676 284.5981
October 284.2850 280.1621 282.3285
November 288.4802 282.1555 285.6040
December 283.4791 276.6234 279.4902