YEARLY HIGH
18.8617 CDF
YEARLY LOW
16.0590 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
17.2634 CDF

2012 INR to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the INR to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 6, valuing the pair at 18.8617. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 27, dropping to 16.0590.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.8026 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.8249 to the December average rate of 16.9350, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 18.8617 was down 9.57% compared to the 2011 peak of 20.8567, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 INR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 4,715,417 CDF
2011 Average 4,901,418 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 4,014,760 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 700,657.11 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

18.8306
16.1617
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

INR to CDF 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 17.5992, compared to 16.9277 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6715 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.5992
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.9277

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 1.5191 CDF (High: 18.5490 / Low: 17.0299). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2477 CDF (High: 16.7804 / Low: 16.5327).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.5191
August Spread (Stable) ±0.2477

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.8627 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8627

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 18.6082) against the same month in 2011 (average: 20.1554), the exchange rate shifted by -1.5471 (-7.68%).

2012 Avg (February) 18.6082
2011 Avg (February) 20.1554

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 18.5490 17.0299 17.8249
February 18.8617 18.4297 18.6082
March 18.5394 17.7856 18.2049
April 18.2508 17.3139 17.7177
May 17.3453 16.2342 16.8550
June 16.7149 16.0590 16.3841
July 16.8778 16.3598 16.6478
August 16.7804 16.5327 16.6479
September 17.4742 16.5630 16.9924
October 17.8564 17.1197 17.4357
November 17.2216 16.7163 16.9072
December 17.1951 16.6837 16.9350