YEARLY HIGH
0.2191 CDF
YEARLY LOW
0.1926 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2081 CDF

2012 PYG to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PYG to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 7, valuing the pair at 0.2191. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 0.1926.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0265 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1982 to the December average rate of 0.2144, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2191 was down 9.69% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.2426, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,095 CDF
2011 Average 1,091 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 963 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 132.41 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2162
0.1966
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PYG 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 0.2072, compared to 0.2090 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0018 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2072
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2090

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0205 CDF (High: 0.2139 / Low: 0.1934). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0022 CDF (High: 0.2087 / Low: 0.2065).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0205
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0022

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0073 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0073

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 0.2146) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2110), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0036 (+1.72%).

2012 Avg (March) 0.2146
2011 Avg (March) 0.2110

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2055 0.1926 0.1982
February 0.2139 0.1934 0.2053
March 0.2191 0.2108 0.2146
April 0.2161 0.2096 0.2130
May 0.2141 0.2016 0.2098
June 0.2076 0.1999 0.2025
July 0.2117 0.2023 0.2070
August 0.2103 0.2070 0.2090
September 0.2099 0.2065 0.2083
October 0.2087 0.2065 0.2077
November 0.2103 0.2066 0.2076
December 0.2176 0.2097 0.2144