2012 CRC to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0841 XAF

YEARLY LOW

0.9529 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0152 XAF

2012 CRC to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the CRC to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 1.0841. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 0.9529.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1312 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0016 to the December average rate of 0.9984, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.0841 was up 7.06% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.0125, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,420 XAF

2011 Average 4,736 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 4,764 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 655.94 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.0750

0.9636

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CRC 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 1.0006, compared to 1.0298 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0293 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0006

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0298

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0724 XAF (High: 1.0565 / Low: 0.9840). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0169 XAF (High: 1.0198 / Low: 1.0029).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0724

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0169

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 0.0386 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0386

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 1.0657) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.9149), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1508 (+16.48%).

2012 Avg (July) 1.0657

2011 Avg (July) 0.9149

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0271	0.9787	1.0016
February	0.9875	0.9529	0.9728
March	0.9916	0.9671	0.9774
April	0.9958	0.9722	0.9877
May	1.0565	0.9840	1.0172
June	1.0574	1.0349	1.0466
July	1.0841	1.0413	1.0657
August	1.0734	1.0438	1.0592
September	1.0440	1.0005	1.0206
October	1.0198	1.0029	1.0119
November	1.0330	1.0106	1.0232
December	1.0160	0.9723	0.9984