YEARLY HIGH
0.1974 DJF
YEARLY LOW
0.1905 DJF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1938 DJF

2012 CDF to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the CDF to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 0.1974. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 1, dropping to 0.1905.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0069 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1956 to the December average rate of 0.1921, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.81% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1974 was down 1.46% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.2003, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 987 DJF
2011 Average 975 DJF
Yearly Trough Low 952 DJF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 34.42 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1960
0.1916
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CDF to DJF 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 0.1952, compared to 0.1924 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0028 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1952
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1924

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0055 DJF (High: 0.1974 / Low: 0.1919). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 DJF (High: 0.1931 / Low: 0.1918).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0055
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0022 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0022

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.1949) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1942), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0007 (+0.36%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.1949
2011 Avg (February) 0.1942

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1971 0.1923 0.1956
February 0.1974 0.1919 0.1949
March 0.1973 0.1930 0.1950
April 0.1967 0.1931 0.1953
May 0.1973 0.1924 0.1954
June 0.1972 0.1925 0.1952
July 0.1949 0.1920 0.1930
August 0.1933 0.1918 0.1925
September 0.1936 0.1920 0.1926
October 0.1931 0.1918 0.1923
November 0.1929 0.1908 0.1920
December 0.1941 0.1905 0.1921