2012 ILS to XAF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ILS based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |