YEARLY HIGH
2.3771 XAF
YEARLY LOW
2.0490 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.2693 XAF

2012 HUF to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the HUF to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 6, valuing the pair at 2.3771. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 2.0490.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3282 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1367 to the December average rate of 2.2929, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.3771 was down 8.35% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.5937, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 1,000,000 HUF based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,377,138 XAF
2011 Average 2,373,843 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 2,048,954 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 328,183.31 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.3759
2.1149
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HUF 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 2.2224, compared to 2.3163 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0939 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2224
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.3163

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.1859 XAF (High: 2.2348 / Low: 2.0490). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0490 XAF (High: 2.3499 / Low: 2.3009).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1859
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0490

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0450 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0450

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 2.3542) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.4080), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0538 (-2.24%).

2012 Avg (August) 2.3542
2011 Avg (August) 2.4080

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.2348 2.0490 2.1367
February 2.2822 2.2312 2.2550
March 2.2681 2.2139 2.2465
April 2.2868 2.1917 2.2268
May 2.3135 2.1761 2.2371
June 2.2964 2.1399 2.2320
July 2.3463 2.2653 2.2915
August 2.3771 2.3056 2.3542
September 2.3318 2.2822 2.3092
October 2.3685 2.2920 2.3285
November 2.3499 2.3009 2.3212
December 2.3336 2.2328 2.2929