2012 BRL to XAF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 BRL to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the BRL to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 291.7628. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 236.2461.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 55.5167 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 284.0252 to the December average rate of 240.4609, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 291.7628 was down 3.50% compared to the 2011 peak of 302.3347, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
BRL to XAF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 272.2277, compared to 252.1059 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 20.1219 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was March, with a trading range of 19.2021 XAF (High: 288.2015 / Low: 268.9994). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.5157 XAF (High: 251.2046 / Low: 246.6889).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 10.9884 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 288.2996) against the same month in 2011 (average: 295.9720), the exchange rate shifted by -7.6724 (-2.59%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 290.2415 | 271.2611 | 284.0252 |
| February | 291.7628 | 283.7950 | 288.2996 |
| March | 288.2015 | 268.9994 | 277.3111 |
| April | 275.1521 | 262.0648 | 269.1281 |
| May | 264.2173 | 250.7687 | 258.9196 |
| June | 260.7535 | 252.1392 | 255.6828 |
| July | 266.4719 | 255.1640 | 262.9961 |
| August | 264.9383 | 255.2618 | 261.0922 |
| September | 256.5534 | 246.8757 | 251.4720 |
| October | 251.2046 | 246.6889 | 249.0142 |
| November | 252.4329 | 238.9155 | 247.5997 |
| December | 243.8719 | 236.2461 | 240.4609 |