YEARLY HIGH
692.0316 XAF
YEARLY LOW
621.2950 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
649.7465 XAF

2012 AZN to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the AZN to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 692.0316. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 621.2950.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 70.7367 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 646.6797 to the December average rate of 637.4542, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 692.0316 was up 7.22% compared to the 2011 peak of 645.4551, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,460,158 XAF
2011 Average 3,011,354 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 3,106,475 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 353,683.27 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

683.9762
626.0676
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN 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 643.7017, compared to 655.7914 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 12.0897 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 643.7017
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 655.7914

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 43.2867 XAF (High: 674.4226 / Low: 631.1360). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 9.6152 XAF (High: 648.2459 / Low: 638.6307).

May Spread (Volatile) ±43.2867
October Spread (Stable) ±9.6152

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 24.6721 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -24.6721

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 679.1505) against the same month in 2011 (average: 584.4705), the exchange rate shifted by +94.6799 (+16.20%).

2012 Avg (July) 679.1505
2011 Avg (July) 584.4705

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 658.6802 633.1936 646.6797
February 639.2198 621.2950 630.8933
March 639.5295 625.9187 631.8231
April 638.7129 625.9187 634.0971
May 674.4226 631.1360 652.2630
June 674.3128 659.4165 666.4537
July 692.0316 661.6626 679.1505
August 685.7024 664.0322 673.7241
September 664.7925 636.3452 649.0520
October 648.2459 638.6307 643.9741
November 657.7716 643.4804 651.3934
December 646.7120 630.9111 637.4542