YEARLY HIGH
11.9326 XAF
YEARLY LOW
10.4171 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.9338 XAF

2012 KGS to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KGS to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 2, valuing the pair at 11.9326. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 10.4171.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5155 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.8912 to the December average rate of 10.5552, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 11.9326 was up 8.72% compared to the 2011 peak of 10.9753, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 59,663 XAF
2011 Average 51,539 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 52,085 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,577.44 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

11.8787
10.4349
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 10.7956, compared to 11.0721 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2765 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.7956
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.0721

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 1.0385 XAF (High: 11.6970 / Low: 10.6584). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1608 XAF (High: 10.8041 / Low: 10.6433).

September Spread (Volatile) ±1.0385
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1608

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.6324 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6324

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 11.7583) against the same month in 2011 (average: 10.2510), the exchange rate shifted by +1.5073 (+14.70%).

2012 Avg (August) 11.7583
2011 Avg (August) 10.2510

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.0726 10.6661 10.8912
February 10.7846 10.4171 10.6012
March 10.7960 10.5222 10.6431
April 10.7426 10.5543 10.6510
May 11.2861 10.5860 10.8895
June 11.2855 10.9688 11.0977
July 11.8582 11.0449 11.4383
August 11.9326 11.6138 11.7583
September 11.6970 10.6584 11.1260
October 10.8041 10.6433 10.7375
November 10.9191 10.6801 10.8171
December 10.6922 10.4437 10.5552