YEARLY HIGH
28.5055 XAF
YEARLY LOW
24.9002 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
26.4316 XAF

2012 HNL to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the HNL to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 28.5055. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 24.9002.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.6053 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 26.6939 to the December average rate of 25.2150, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 28.5055 was up 6.33% compared to the 2011 peak of 26.8096, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 142,528 XAF
2011 Average 125,668 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 124,501 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,026.31 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

28.2487
24.9392
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HNL 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 26.5439, compared to 26.3194 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2245 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 26.5439
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 26.3194

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 1.7656 XAF (High: 27.7819 / Low: 26.0162). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4398 XAF (High: 25.8886 / Low: 25.4487).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.7656
October Spread (Stable) ±0.4398

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 1.2008 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 27.9729) against the same month in 2011 (average: 24.3045), the exchange rate shifted by +3.6684 (+15.09%).

2012 Avg (July) 27.9729
2011 Avg (July) 24.3045

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 27.1898 26.1028 26.6939
February 26.3490 25.5998 26.0162
March 26.3690 25.8017 26.0496
April 26.3484 25.8017 26.1502
May 27.7819 26.0162 26.8853
June 27.8077 27.1688 27.4681
July 28.5055 27.2925 27.9729
August 28.0554 26.6284 27.1998
September 26.6592 25.5018 25.9990
October 25.8886 25.4487 25.6785
November 26.0974 25.5176 25.8510
December 25.6279 24.9002 25.2150