YEARLY HIGH
12.9116 XAF
YEARLY LOW
11.7498 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.2434 XAF

2012 HTG to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the HTG to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 12.9116. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 11.7498.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1617 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.5636 to the December average rate of 11.8704, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 12.9116 was up 2.46% compared to the 2011 peak of 12.6021, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 64,558 XAF
2011 Average 58,539 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 58,749 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,808.72 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

12.7555
11.7900
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG 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 12.2572, compared to 12.2296 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0276 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.2572
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.2296

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.7400 XAF (High: 12.5496 / Low: 11.8095). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1851 XAF (High: 12.0770 / Low: 11.8920).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.7400
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1851

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.4707 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4707

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 12.6750) against the same month in 2011 (average: 11.3283), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3467 (+11.89%).

2012 Avg (July) 12.6750
2011 Avg (July) 11.3283

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.8334 12.2617 12.5636
February 12.4291 11.9570 12.2439
March 12.2428 11.9266 12.0683
April 12.2325 11.8088 12.0416
May 12.5496 11.8095 12.1968
June 12.5641 12.2703 12.4289
July 12.9116 12.3064 12.6750
August 12.7442 12.3995 12.5881
September 12.4148 11.8803 12.1174
October 12.0770 11.8920 11.9950
November 12.2431 11.9878 12.1319
December 12.0429 11.7498 11.8704