2012 CDF to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5877 XAF

YEARLY LOW

0.5339 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5548 XAF

2012 CDF to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the CDF to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 0.5877. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 27, dropping to 0.5339.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0538 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5577 to the December average rate of 0.5405, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.5877 was up 4.60% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.5618, 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 2,938 XAF

2011 Average 2,608 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 2,670 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 268.84 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.5824

0.5367

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CDF 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 0.5527, compared to 0.5569 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0043 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5527

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5569

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0343 XAF (High: 0.5781 / Low: 0.5438). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0083 XAF (High: 0.5451 / Low: 0.5368).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0343

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0083

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 0.0211 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0211

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 0.5786) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.5038), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0749 (+14.86%).

2012 Avg (July) 0.5786

2011 Avg (July) 0.5038

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5691	0.5394	0.5577
February	0.5498	0.5339	0.5417
March	0.5491	0.5356	0.5420
April	0.5488	0.5347	0.5441
May	0.5781	0.5438	0.5596
June	0.5788	0.5621	0.5711
July	0.5877	0.5672	0.5786
August	0.5837	0.5630	0.5725
September	0.5647	0.5410	0.5515
October	0.5512	0.5421	0.5466
November	0.5588	0.5417	0.5519
December	0.5451	0.5368	0.5405