YEARLY HIGH
10.2346 XAF
YEARLY LOW
9.0226 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.5717 XAF

2012 INR to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the INR to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 10.2346. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 22, dropping to 9.0226.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2120 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.9371 to the December average rate of 9.1542, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 10.2346 was down 8.84% compared to the 2011 peak of 11.2270, 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 2,558,656 XAF
2011 Average 2,553,084 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 2,255,659 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 302,997.06 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

10.1720
9.0617
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

INR 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 9.7184, compared to 9.4250 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2935 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.7184
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.4250

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.6697 XAF (High: 10.1424 / Low: 9.4727). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2485 XAF (High: 9.5326 / Low: 9.2841).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.6697
May Spread (Stable) ±0.2485

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.2274 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2274

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 10.0795) against the same month in 2011 (average: 10.8651), the exchange rate shifted by -0.7856 (-7.23%).

2012 Avg (February) 10.0795
2011 Avg (February) 10.8651

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.1424 9.4727 9.9371
February 10.2346 9.9160 10.0795
March 10.0555 9.6209 9.8676
April 9.8163 9.4144 9.6402
May 9.5326 9.2841 9.4297
June 9.5429 9.1442 9.3565
July 9.7590 9.3411 9.6328
August 9.6703 9.3784 9.5315
September 9.6514 9.1185 9.3700
October 9.7385 9.3350 9.5305
November 9.4912 9.0827 9.3308
December 9.3182 9.0226 9.1542