YEARLY HIGH
69.3507 XAF
YEARLY LOW
62.3552 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
65.1400 XAF

2012 GTQ to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GTQ to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 69.3507. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 25, dropping to 62.3552.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.9955 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 65.0546 to the December average rate of 63.3931, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 69.3507 was up 6.69% compared to the 2011 peak of 65.0037, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 346,754 XAF
2011 Average 305,157 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 311,776 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 34,977.72 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

68.6037
62.9194
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ 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 65.0080, compared to 65.2720 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2640 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 65.0080
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 65.2720

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 4.1159 XAF (High: 67.8866 / Low: 63.7708). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5097 XAF (High: 64.6074 / Low: 63.0977).

May Spread (Volatile) ±4.1159
October Spread (Stable) ±1.5097

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 3.3310 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.3310

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 68.1300) against the same month in 2011 (average: 59.1559), the exchange rate shifted by +8.9741 (+15.17%).

2012 Avg (July) 68.1300
2011 Avg (July) 59.1559

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 66.2778 63.6793 65.0546
February 64.7079 62.3552 63.7756
March 65.2323 63.5475 64.1977
April 65.2991 63.6344 64.3992
May 67.8866 63.7708 65.8647
June 67.9372 66.0182 66.7563
July 69.3507 66.3359 68.1300
August 68.4220 65.6949 67.2633
September 65.8082 62.6195 63.9324
October 64.6074 63.0977 63.8439
November 65.9051 63.7782 65.0694
December 64.6483 62.4508 63.3931