YEARLY HIGH
85.1434 XAF
YEARLY LOW
77.5305 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
80.8727 XAF

2012 CNY to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the CNY to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 85.1434. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 77.5305.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.6129 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 80.4926 to the December average rate of 80.1533, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 85.1434 was up 5.92% compared to the 2011 peak of 80.3878, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 CNY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,128,585 XAF
2011 Average 1,838,863 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 1,938,262 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 190,323.61 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

84.2228
78.1824
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY 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 80.0456, compared to 81.6998 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.6542 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 80.0456
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 81.6998

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 4.5230 XAF (High: 83.2693 / Low: 78.7463). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3418 XAF (High: 79.3930 / Low: 78.0512).

May Spread (Volatile) ±4.5230
March Spread (Stable) ±1.3418

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 2.5832 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.5832

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 83.7194) against the same month in 2011 (average: 71.1657), the exchange rate shifted by +12.5537 (+17.64%).

2012 Avg (July) 83.7194
2011 Avg (July) 71.1657

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 81.9542 78.6816 80.4926
February 79.7250 77.5305 78.7093
March 79.3930 78.0512 78.6857
April 79.6005 78.0789 79.0633
May 83.2693 78.7463 81.0682
June 83.1973 81.1673 82.2544
July 85.1434 81.8246 83.7194
August 84.5691 82.1197 83.2073
September 82.2478 79.1193 80.6241
October 81.3477 79.5821 80.5773
November 82.8414 81.0138 81.9172
December 81.3520 79.4160 80.1533