YEARLY HIGH
136.3222 XAF
YEARLY LOW
127.8197 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
132.4501 XAF

2012 ILS to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ILS to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 30, valuing the pair at 136.3222. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 13, dropping to 127.8197.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.5025 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 133.4670 to the December average rate of 132.4126, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 136.3222 was down 4.57% compared to the 2011 peak of 142.8527, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 681,611 XAF
2011 Average 664,307 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 639,099 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 42,512.40 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

135.0922
128.7671
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS 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 133.2738, compared to 131.6265 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.6474 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 133.2738
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 131.6265

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was August, with a trading range of 5.7951 XAF (High: 135.3913 / Low: 129.5962). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.8429 XAF (High: 133.2476 / Low: 131.4047).

August Spread (Volatile) ±5.7951
December Spread (Stable) ±1.8429

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 2.6082 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.6082

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 133.9508) against the same month in 2011 (average: 131.8981), the exchange rate shifted by +2.0527 (+1.56%).

2012 Avg (May) 133.9508
2011 Avg (May) 131.8981

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 134.3403 131.4483 133.4670
February 134.6826 129.6694 132.7030
March 132.9136 130.5901 131.9887
April 134.3012 132.0354 132.9684
May 136.3222 131.7475 133.9508
June 135.7688 132.5593 134.5651
July 135.5227 130.9152 133.7953
August 135.3913 129.5962 131.9024
September 130.3086 127.8197 129.2942
October 132.3199 130.1554 131.2291
November 132.3367 129.7267 131.1251
December 133.2476 131.4047 132.4126