YEARLY HIGH
1.3519 XAF
YEARLY LOW
1.2938 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3317 XAF

2012 KMF to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KMF to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 1, valuing the pair at 1.3519. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 12, dropping to 1.2938.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0581 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3333 to the December average rate of 1.3329, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.3519 was down 3.38% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.3991, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,759 XAF
2011 Average 6,717 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 6,469 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 290.39 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.3350
1.3196
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KMF 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 1.3334, compared to 1.3301 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0033 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3334
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3301

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 0.0425 XAF (High: 1.3363 / Low: 1.2938). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 XAF (High: 1.3333 / Low: 1.3333).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0425
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0067 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0067

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 1.3326) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.3334), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0008 (-0.06%).

2012 Avg (July) 1.3326
2011 Avg (July) 1.3334

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3333 1.3333 1.3333
February 1.3333 1.3266 1.3331
March 1.3333 1.3333 1.3333
April 1.3333 1.3333 1.3333
May 1.3411 1.3333 1.3337
June 1.3333 1.3333 1.3333
July 1.3519 1.3182 1.3326
August 1.3391 1.3155 1.3276
September 1.3363 1.2938 1.3209
October 1.3414 1.3295 1.3332
November 1.3428 1.3301 1.3334
December 1.3353 1.3303 1.3329