2012 GMD to XAF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 GMD to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the GMD to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 17.6931. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 22, dropping to 14.7398.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.9534 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.1510 to the December average rate of 16.1370, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 17.6931 was down 3.63% compared to the 2011 peak of 18.3587, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GMD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
GMD to XAF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 16.7373, compared to 16.1335 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6038 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was November, with a trading range of 2.4039 XAF (High: 17.2934 / Low: 14.8895). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6139 XAF (High: 17.2294 / Low: 16.6154).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 1.2036 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 17.1510) against the same month in 2011 (average: 17.9836), the exchange rate shifted by -0.8327 (-4.63%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17.6931 | 16.5391 | 17.1510 |
| February | 16.8267 | 15.7563 | 16.3407 |
| March | 16.7157 | 16.0804 | 16.2793 |
| April | 17.3114 | 16.4016 | 16.8426 |
| May | 17.3970 | 16.4623 | 16.8735 |
| June | 17.4995 | 16.4175 | 16.9368 |
| July | 17.2294 | 16.6154 | 16.9652 |
| August | 16.9509 | 15.5621 | 16.6266 |
| September | 15.8051 | 15.1729 | 15.4230 |
| October | 15.4484 | 14.7398 | 15.0987 |
| November | 17.2934 | 14.8895 | 16.5504 |
| December | 16.8826 | 15.2541 | 16.1370 |