YEARLY HIGH
31.8822 CDF
YEARLY LOW
27.1169 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
29.6257 CDF

2012 GMD to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GMD to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 3, valuing the pair at 31.8822. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 31, dropping to 27.1169.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.7653 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 30.7542 to the December average rate of 29.8514, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 31.8822 was down 7.99% compared to the 2011 peak of 34.6493, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 159,411 CDF
2011 Average 161,859 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 135,584 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 23,826.69 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

31.2874
27.2890
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD to CDF 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 30.2873, compared to 28.9642 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.3231 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 30.2873
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 28.9642

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was November, with a trading range of 3.8376 CDF (High: 31.0392 / Low: 27.2016). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5608 CDF (High: 28.1894 / Low: 27.6286).

November Spread (Volatile) ±3.8376
September Spread (Stable) ±0.5608

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 1.0711 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0711

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2012: 30.9542) against the same month in 2011 (average: 33.0839), the exchange rate shifted by -2.1298 (-6.44%).

2012 Avg (April) 30.9542
2011 Avg (April) 33.0839

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 31.6852 30.0850 30.7542
February 31.0970 29.1936 30.1674
March 31.0349 29.6395 30.0359
April 31.8822 30.2621 30.9542
May 30.4734 29.4375 30.1542
June 30.8407 28.9259 29.6580
July 29.5999 29.0024 29.3196
August 29.4569 27.6424 29.0382
September 28.1894 27.6286 27.9671
October 28.1699 27.1169 27.6222
November 31.0392 27.2016 29.9864
December 31.0677 28.3122 29.8514