YEARLY HIGH
0.0824 CDF
YEARLY LOW
0.0740 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0763 CDF

2012 IRR to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the IRR to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.0824. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 23, dropping to 0.0740.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0084 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0810 to the December average rate of 0.0753, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0824 was down 17.78% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1002, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 412 CDF
2011 Average 434 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 370 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 41.81 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0817
0.0740
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IRR 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 0.0773, compared to 0.0753 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0020 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0773
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0753

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0053 CDF (High: 0.0820 / Low: 0.0767). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 CDF (High: 0.0755 / Low: 0.0750).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0053
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 0.0024 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0024

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.0810) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0874), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0063 (-7.27%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.0810
2011 Avg (January) 0.0874

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0824 0.0805 0.0810
February 0.0820 0.0767 0.0786
March 0.0783 0.0770 0.0776
April 0.0784 0.0743 0.0771
May 0.0754 0.0740 0.0746
June 0.0757 0.0743 0.0747
July 0.0758 0.0743 0.0750
August 0.0757 0.0748 0.0753
September 0.0759 0.0750 0.0754
October 0.0755 0.0750 0.0753
November 0.0761 0.0748 0.0753
December 0.0758 0.0748 0.0753